Project Planner
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2006755/159827
- Location: Belfast
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: Competitive salary plus Sodexo benefits
- Closing date: 04 August 2026
About the role
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 – enjoy a great work-life balance with no weekend working.
- Hybrid working with regular travel to site, offering flexibility alongside collaboration.
- Competitive salary plus a fantastic range of Sodexo rewards and benefits for you and your family.
- Free onsite parking and access to excellent onsite gym facilities.
- Great transport links, with easy access to site by both bus and train.
- Belfast-based role – applicants must have the right to work with a minimum of 5 years UK residency and be based in Northern Ireland.
- Make a real impact by supporting the delivery of a high-profile property and construction programme.
- Work alongside senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, gaining valuable experience and influencing programme success.
- Grow your career within a close-knit, friendly and supportive team, where collaboration, knowledge sharing and development are encouraged every step of the way.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, work on exciting projects, build strong relationships within a welcoming team, and develop your career with Sodexo, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Introduction
We're looking for a highly organised and proactive PMO Programmer to join our growing team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for project coordination and reporting, and thrive on keeping programmes running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a PMO Programmer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction, property and operational projects.
Working closely with the PMO Lead, Programme Managers and wider project teams, you'll be responsible for managing the Project Management Office (PMO) across multiple programme workstreams. You'll also take ownership of our Project Server data, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely and supports informed decision making.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and contribute to projects that create new and improved working environments for our client.
Key Responsibilities
Programme & Project Support
- Support the delivery of the PMO across multiple programme workstreams.
- Lead and coordinate PMO activities across project programmes.
- Raise new projects on Microsoft Project Server (MSPS) and QFM.
- Maintain project templates and ensure project information remains accurate.
- Monitor programme milestones and key deliverables.
- Track project progress and identify risks or issues requiring escalation.
Reporting & Governance
- Produce weekly milestone reports and programme dashboards.
- Prepare Look Forward and Look Back reports.
- Produce Programme of Works (POW) reports.
- Prepare Lead Sponsor reports and monthly client presentations.
- Record, monitor and report against annual contract deliverables.
- Identify programme trends and recommend improvements to governance, efficiency and consistency.
Systems & Administration
- Manage and maintain Microsoft Project Server data.
- Administer DocuWare project documentation and reporting cabinets.
- Raise purchase orders and monitor project expenditure.
- Raise and monitor works orders within QFM.
- Monitor OBC, SDR and FBC submissions and maintain programme trackers.
- Maintain the Projects Inbox and support programme administration.
Stakeholder Management
- Work collaboratively with Programme Managers, consultants, contractors and client representatives.
- Translate project information into meaningful business updates for senior stakeholders.
- Build strong working relationships across the wider project team.
- Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and best practice.
About You
We're looking for someone who is organised, analytical and enjoys working in a collaborative project environment.
You'll be confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail and producing high-quality reports.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar PMO, project coordination or programme support role.
- Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in Project Management, Construction, Business Management or another relevant discipline.
- Strong experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience producing reports and presenting information clearly.
- Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working within construction, property or capital projects.
- Knowledge of project lifecycles from inception through to completion.
- Experience using Microsoft Project Server (MSPS), QFM and DocuWare.
- Experience using Power BI for reporting.
- PRINCE2 qualification or equivalent project management certification.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work on exciting and varied programmes.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to work with senior stakeholders across a diverse programme portfolio.
- Competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Apply today and help us deliver projects that make a real difference
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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