Planner II - Airports

Reports to: Heathrow Planning Lead

Location: London - Heathrow

Contract Type: Permanent

Introduction to role

As a Project Planner II, reporting to the Planning Lead, you will be responsible for supporting and coordinating all project planning activities. You will define key decision points and turnaround times for all involved disciplines, ensuring projects stay on track. By maintaining and developing project plans, you will help identify opportunities and mitigate risks in a timely manner.

Role Responsibilities

As a Planner II with your insights and reports, project managers, leaders, and subcontractors will be well-equipped to make informed decisions, wherever they are in the world. You will play a pivotal role within the Airports and Parcels Operations Team, producing monthly project reports and supporting management in keeping projects on course.

Your responsibilities and activities will include:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans that align with project scope and objectives.
• Identify critical paths, associated risks, and opportunities within project schedules.
• Coordinate with customers and subcontractors to establish an integrated project plan.
• Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Monitor project progress and provide timely reports to Project Managers.
• Offer analytical insights and recommendations to enhance project planning and execution.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, customers, and stakeholders to prepare and refine complex project schedules.

Role Qualification and Skills

• Experience in a project-oriented environment
• Minimum 2 years of planning experience in a fast-paced setting
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential)
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining P6 programs from inception
• Relevant project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, or similar) is desirable
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, and manage competing deadlines
• Prior experience in aviation or baggage handling is advantageous but not essential

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Bupa Medical Cover
• YuLife - Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension with Aviva
• Access to Achievers, an award-winning recognition platform that inspires recognition of your coworkers, where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application.