Senior Planner

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E and Telecoms contractor in the civil engineering and rail sector is looking for a Senior Planner to oversee major projects in the Midlands. The role offers an attractive salary of up to £70,000, with opportunities for career growth and involvement in a strong orderbook of projects over the next 18-24 months.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Planner or related role.
• Strong understanding of project programmes and planning.
• Ability to conduct impact assessments and delay analyses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project programmes.
• Conduct regular programme updates and reviews.
• Monitor project progress through site visits and reports.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Cost Analysis

Resource Management

Communication

Job description

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EXCLUSIVE VACANCY
Senior Planner
London
Up to c£70,000, plus company package

Are you currently working as Senior Planner looking for a fresh challenge or a Planner looking to take the next step in your career?

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 Senior Planner to join their new Midlands region. The role will oversee all planning and programming of major projects across the Midlands!

My client is a leading M&E and Telecoms contractor within the civil engineering and rail sector working on many major projects across London and the Midlands.

This Senior Planner roles will be reporting directly into the Head of Planning. This role will be looking after various of projects across the Midlands area. 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:
•Prepare cost and resource-loaded programmes covering the complete project scope in line with the contract.
• Create and maintain robust, logically linked, cost and resource-loaded project programmes.
• Regularly update project programmes, ensuring they align with client expectations.
• Provide comprehensive programme updates and conduct reviews prior to submission.
• Prepare and submit weekly site progress photo reports.
• Carry out regular programme reviews to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Perform impact assessments, delay analyses, and prepare cause-and-effect delay programmes.
• Monitor project progress through lookahead plans, site diaries, and regular site visits.
• Conduct forensic planning and prepare EOT programmes to support commercial submissions.
• Generate Earned Value Analysis reports and regularly review SPI and CPI.
• Prepare tender programmes and contribute to tender submissions as requested by the Head of Planning.
• Support the commercial team in managing risks and opportunities at project level.
• Resolve cross-functional planning issues and escalate concerns where necessary.

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 £70,000 plus company package.