Construction Planner - HS2 Project Controls (Flexible)

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. is seeking a skilled Planning & Project Controls professional for joining our Midlands delivery teams around Birmingham.

The role focuses on planning governance, integration of programme data, cost and risk reporting, and ensuring adherence to HS2 requirements across large-scale infrastructure works. You will work with Primavera, MS Project and other tools while supporting delivery across major assets like bridges and tunnels.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning & project controls within large complex environments in construction/engineering.
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implement the planning responsibilities document.
• Ensure compliance to HS2 requirements and reporting.
• Capture and integrate current and forecast programme, budget, cost, and risk at asset level.
• Apply best practice and innovative planning approaches.
• Assist the Project Team to timely deliver projects and improve performance.
• Use IT systems for timely and accurate project performance reporting.
• Live the BBV values and maintain Zero Harm focus.
• Collaborate across teams and with site colleagues as needed.
• Prepare and write reports on project progress and controls.

Tools

Primavera (all versions)

Microsoft Project

Word & Excel

TiLOS

Job description

HS2 Ltd. is seeking a skilled Planning & Project Controls professional for joining our Midlands delivery teams around Birmingham.

The role focuses on planning governance, integration of programme data, cost and risk reporting, and ensuring adherence to HS2 requirements across large-scale infrastructure works. You will work with Primavera, MS Project and other tools while supporting delivery across major assets like bridges and tunnels.