Project Planner

Hall & Kay; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire protection and security solutions company in Birmingham is seeking a Planner to create and maintain sprinkler project programs, ensuring on-time, budget-compliant delivery. The role requires NEC contract-based Planning experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with project management software. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including a car allowance, and a supportive work environment focused on teamwork and innovation.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Car allowance of £5k

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction planning or project management, ideally in the sprinkler industry.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and contractual matters.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project programmes using software.
• Coordinate with design teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress against the plan.

Skills

NEC contract-based Planning experience

Construction planning or project management

Proficiency with project management software

Knowledge of construction methods

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Planner

Summary Of Role

Create and maintain sprinkler projects programs, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, flagging potential risks to programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using programming software (e.g. Microsoft Project)
• Coordinate with design team, project engineers, sub contractors, and other stakeholders to gain project buy in and agree regular touchpoints
• Analise designs and specifications to determine resource requirements
• Forecast labour, material, and equipment needs throughout project lifecycle
• Identify potential program conflicts and develop contingency plans
• Monitor construction progress against the plan and adjust programme as needed
• Prepare regular progress reports for project management and clients
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and quality standards
• Support the procurement process by identifying lead times for materials and equipment
• Participate in project meetings to communicate schedule updates and constraints
• Must have NEC contract-based Planning experience, within medium sized construction projects (1m to 20m range)

Requirements

• Must have NEC contract-based Planning experience, within medium sized construction projects (1m to 20m range)
• 3-5 years of experience in construction planning or project management – ideally gained within the sprinkler industry
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project)
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, techniques, and industry practices
• Good understanding of commercial and contractual matters and thorough experience and understanding of programming techniques
• Experience of the Construction industry and industry standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Salary competitive and negotiable
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days and sell 2 days
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Car allowance of £5k
• Life Assurance
• Private medical scheme
• Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 16:00)

Please note: You may be required to undertake a DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay.

How To Apply

Please submit a tailored CV detailing your experience relevant to this role.

Additional Company Information

At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK's most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction.

What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call ‘the Hall & Kay way’...it's a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team – with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It's our people that make us trusted to deliver.

Find out more about us and what our people say about us.

Our Commitment

We promote equality and ensure we have an inclusive culture where we recognise and address unconscious bias or prejudice – whether involving race, sex, background, disability, sexuality or other factors. We create a supportive environment that drives innovation, creativity and results.