Senior Planner

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where

eligible

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI, a joint venture delivering HS2 infrastructure, is seeking a Senior Planner/MEP Planner in the Midlands. The role focuses on developing and maintaining detailed MEP programmes, integrating with overall project delivery, and guiding commissioning and handover schedules.

You will review schedule performance, conduct critical path analyses, and support planning strategy across interfaces with civil, rail systems, and design teams. Right-to-work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Senior Planner, Project Planner or MEP Planner on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Significant experience planning Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health works with advanced Primavera P6 expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed MEP project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Integrate MEP activities into the wider construction and project delivery programme.
• Establish project baselines and monitor progress against milestones.
• Develop commissioning, testing and handover schedules in collaboration with delivery teams.
• Analyse programme performance and identify risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct critical path analysis and programme impact assessments.
• Support the development of short-term and long-term planning strategies.

Skills

Primavera P6 expertise

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location:Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed MEP project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Integrate MEP activities into the wider construction and project delivery programme.
• Establish project baselines and monitor progress against agreed milestones.
• Develop commissioning, testing and handover schedules in collaboration with delivery teams.
• Analyse programme performance and identify risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct critical path analysis and programme impact assessments.
• Support the development of short-term and long-term planning strategies.
  

Reporting & Controls

• Produce programme updates, dashboards and progress reports for project leadership teams.
• Monitor earned value, productivity and programme performance metrics.
• Provide schedule risk analysis and recovery planning recommendations.
• Support project controls and reporting functions to ensure accurate forecasting.
• Review changes and assess programme impacts arising from design or construction modifications.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with MEP delivery teams, design managers, construction managers and project controls teams.
• Facilitate planning workshops and programme review meetings.
• Coordinate planning activities with subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support interface management between MEP, civil, structural and rail systems disciplines.
• Present planning information and recommendations to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Promote planning best practice and programme governance across project teams.
• Support lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with BBV, HS2 and client planning requirements and standards.
  
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Senior Planner, Project Planner or MEP Planner on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Significant experience planning Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health works. Advanced Primavera P6 expertise.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, project controls and programme management.
• Experience developing integrated construction, testing and commissioning programmes.
• Ability to perform critical path and delay analysis.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and programme governance
  

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us:

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.