Senior Construction Planner

TRS Staffing Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham seeks a Senior Construction Planner with experience in Electrification and power lines. The role involves leading planning sessions, analyzing critical paths, and driving innovation in project delivery. Requires a Project Management Qualification and proficiency in Primavera P6. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, blending on-site and remote responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning within complex project delivery environments.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 for scheduling and project management.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management and its integration with project scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive planning sessions to align project teams.
• Perform float path analysis to identify critical paths.
• Conduct impact assessments for change control.

Skills

Planning experience in complex project delivery environments

Proficiency with Primavera P6

Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)

Familiarity with NEC contract requirements

Strong customer focus

Understanding of project lifecycle

Project Management Qualification (e.g., APM, PMP)

Job description

Senior Construction Planner – Transmission & Distribution

Hybrid working arrangements, 3 days on site, with travel to client offices as required.

Our client is a specialist consultancy offering Project Controls, Project Management, and Commercial services to high-profile clients across the Energy, Defence, and Infrastructure sectors.

Looking for experience in Electrification, substations, and over / under ground power lines.

In your role, you’ll find opportunities to work on a range of projects across sectors.

• Lead interactive planning sessions to align project teams and define milestones and deliverables.
• Perform float path analysis to identify critical paths and potential delays.
• Conduct impact assessments for change control and maintain the baseline in accordance with approved changes.
• Drive innovation by introducing new ways of working for our clients.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need :

• Proven experience in planning within complex project delivery environments.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 for scheduling and project management.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and how it integrates with project scheduling and reporting.
• Familiarity with NEC contract requirements and their impact on project planning.
• Strong customer focus and ability to manage relationships effectively.
• Solid understanding of the project lifecycle and project management processes.
• A relevant Project Management Qualification (e.g., APM, PMP) or equivalent professional certification in a related discipline (eg Engineering or Construction)