Junior Planner - Airports
Junior Planner - Airports
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Junior Planner - AirportsJob Description
Reports to:Heathrow Planning Lead
Location: London Heathrow
Contract Type: Permanent
Introduction to the role
As a Junior Planner you will play a key support role within the Airports and Parcels Operations team. Reporting to the Planning Manager youll assist in coordinating project planning activities updating schedules and maintaining planning documentation. Youll help identify potential issues and provide accurate information to assist project teams in staying on track. This role is ideal for someone looking to build their experience in Project Planning and/or Project Management and gain exposure to large-scale infrastructure and operational projects.
Role Responsibilities
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of dynamic projects contributing to the success of airport operations worldwide
- Support the development and maintenance of project schedules under the guidance of senior planners.
- Assist in identifying key milestones and tracking progress against timelines.
- Coordinate updates from internal teams and external suppliers to keep planning documents current.
- Help gather and input data into planning tools such as Primavera P6.
- Contribute to the preparation of regular reports and updates for project teams and management.
- Participate in meetings and assist with recording actions timelines and deliverables.
- Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to ensure timely information flow.
Role Qualifications & Skills
- 12 years experience in a project support or junior planning role (or relevant internship).
- Basic knowledge of planning tools; experience with Primavera P6 is preferred but not essential if you are eager to learn.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with data.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Organised and detail-oriented with the ability to manage time and follow through on tasks.
- Interest in infrastructure logistics or engineering project environments.
- A project-related qualification or training (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation or similar) is beneficial but not required.
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 of career progression.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension with Aviva
- Access to Achievers an award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise 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 regards 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 can be made to support your application.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
