Senior MEP Planner – Major Infrastructure Programme (Hybrid)

Laing O'Rourke group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown House Technologies, part of Laing O\'Rourke, is seeking a Senior Project Planner for the Great Grid Project in Birmingham. Initially based in the Birmingham office, the role will transition to a hybrid pattern across sites as construction progresses toward 2031.

You will lead planning and project controls across the full lifecycle, developing integrated programmes, guiding teams, and advising senior leadership on commercial and contractual implications to drive successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant planning experience on complex construction or infra projects.
• Ability to influence project strategy and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading planning teams and coaching planning professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and project controls across the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage integrated programmes from pre-construction to delivery.
• Produce construction and procurement programmes aligning with project strategy.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop efficient construction approaches.
• Monitor progress, analyse performance and mitigate risks.
• Provide programme advice on commercial and contractual implications.
• Coordinate programme information with clients and supply chain partners.

Skills

Planning leadership

Project controls

Programme development

Stakeholder management

Mentoring teams

Job description

Crown House Technologies, part of Laing O\'Rourke, is seeking a Senior Project Planner for the Great Grid Project in Birmingham. Initially based in the Birmingham office, the role will transition to a hybrid pattern across sites as construction progresses toward 2031.

You will lead planning and project controls across the full lifecycle, developing integrated programmes, guiding teams, and advising senior leadership on commercial and contractual implications to drive successful delivery.