Planning Lead - Infrastructure Programmes (Senior Associate)

About the role

PwC is looking for an experienced Planning Lead to support the delivery of complex infrastructure and capital programmes. The role establishes and maintains robust, integrated project schedules, monitors progress against agreed baselines and provides clear reporting that supports decision-making. It works closely with project managers, contractors and client stakeholders, and offers strong growth potential into senior programme or portfolio-level planning leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance and control of project schedules, ensuring approved baselines are established and monitored across all delivery stages.
• Create and maintain Level 1 to Level 4 schedules, integrating contractor inputs, resources, milestones and cost interfaces.
• Monitor schedule performance, identify deviations and produce progress reports and recovery insights for project leadership and clients.
• Validate schedules and support schedule risk assessments.
• Facilitate planning reviews and steering meetings, applying planning standards and tools.
• Provide guidance and training on scheduling tools, standards and reporting practices.

Required profile

• Degree in engineering, construction, project management or a related discipline.
• At least seven years of experience in planning and scheduling for capital, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of baseline development, progress measurement, delay analysis and schedule risk assessment.
• Leadership, facilitation and stakeholder management skills; highly organised, analytical and proactive.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and related project controls or scheduling software.