Planner

Kenton Black; Dudley; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Planner to oversee large infrastructure projects within the Midlands. The ideal candidate will take charge of multiple multi-million pound schemes, focusing on planning, strategy, and resource management. This role offers up to £80,000 in salary with a significant bonus and benefits package, in a company known for its growth and stability over the coming years.

Benefits

Lucrative salary and benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Work on innovative infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Experienced in defining planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements.
• Lead development of sequencing and methodology.
• Manage planning deliverables including programmes, presentations, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large multi-million pound infrastructure schemes.
• Analyse and monitor critical paths and manage baselines.
• Support planning team in tracking progress through data analysis.

Skills

Planning & Strategy

Tender Management

Programme Leadership

Controls & Risk

Resource & Contract Management

Data & KPIs

Job description

Planner

Greater Midlands
Up to c£80,000, plus company package

Are you currently working as a Planner looking for a fresh challenge in the Civil Engineering sector or a Project Manager looking to take the next step into Planning?

We have partnered up with a longstanding client at Kenton Black who are going through a sustained period of growth and are looking to bolster their team by bringing in a Planner. The role will oversee all a large portfolio of works across the Midlands and specialise within the large infrastructure projects including some very unique schemes.

My client is a Tier 2 contractor who work across multiple sectors and this would fall under their fastest growing division.

This Planner role will be reporting directly into the Planning Manager for the region. This role will be looking after multiple large multi-million pound infrastructure schemes. The business has a very strong orderbook for the next 18-24 months with further growth predicted as well as genuine career opportunities.

Role Purpose

• Planning & Strategy: Experienced in defining planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements, with strong focus on key quantities and schedule drivers.
• Tender Management: Lead development of sequencing and methodology, overseeing planning teams to ensure efficient design, procurement, and construction strategies.
• Programme Leadership: Manage planning deliverables including programmes, presentations, and reports. Guide planners to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Contract Stage: Oversee Contract Programme development and maintenance, ensuring compliance with procedures and supporting project leadership.
• Controls & Risk: Analyse and monitor critical paths, manage baselines, and implement change control to maintain project integrity.
• Resource & Contract Management: Efficiently manage labour, materials, and subcontractor contracts, resolving issues and minimizing delays.
• Data & KPIs: Support planning team in tracking progress through data analysis and performance metrics.

On offer is a very lucrative salary and package as well the opportunity to join a very reputable contractor. This role is paying up to £80,000 plus large company bonus and package.