Project Planner (NEC4)
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, E14 9SH |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Project Planner (NEC4)
Contract: Government
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced NEC4 Lead Project Scheduler to lead the development, governance, assurance and continuous improvement of project and programme schedules across a capital investment portfolio of approximately 200 projects per annum.
This role will ensure the consistent application of NEC4 programme management requirements, supporting project teams and delivery partners in the creation and maintenance of high-quality programmes that enable effective planning, monitoring and decision-making.
Job Description
We are looking for a subject matter expert in NEC3/NEC4 programme management who can drive best practice across the portfolio, establish robust programme controls, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in programme assurance, performance reporting and stakeholder engagement across a complex project environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the creation, review and maintenance of programme schedules across the capital projects portfolio.
Develop integrated portfolio-level programmes that provide visibility of key milestones, dependencies, resource requirements and delivery risks.
Ensure all project programmes comply with NEC4 contractual requirements and recognised programme management best practice.
Build, review and update Gantt charts using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
Develop and implement scheduling standards, programme templates, coding structures and governance arrangements.
Review contractor-submitted programmes and assess compliance with NEC contract provisions.
Produce programme performance dashboards, reports and management information for senior stakeholders.
Implement programme assurance processes, including schedule health checks, quality reviews and compliance audits.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven experience planning and scheduling major capital, infrastructure or complex project programmes.
Advanced scheduling capability using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
Demonstrable experience working under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
Experience managing and assuring multiple project programmes within a large portfolio environment.
Proven ability to develop integrated master schedules and programme controls frameworks.
Experience supporting change control, compensation event assessments and programme impact evaluations.
Strong understanding of Critical Path Methodology (CPM), earned value principles and programme risk analysis.
Ability to analyse complex project information and identify delivery risks and opportunities.
Experience producing reports and programme performance information for senior stakeholders and governance boards.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of programme impacts on project outcomes.
Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence and challenge constructively across multidisciplinary teams.
Experience within utilities, rail, transportation, public sector or infrastructure portfolios.
Knowledge of Power BI, reporting tools and portfolio analytics platforms.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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