Senior Planner

Skilled Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established M&E contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planner for an 8-month freelance role in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be pivotal in ensuring project delivery and resource optimisation. Responsibilities include preparing and updating project programmes, conducting reviews, and supporting the commercial team. The ideal applicant has strong planning skills, relevant experience, and knowledge of construction contracts. A background in mechanical or electrical engineering and an NVQ/HNC are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of achieving customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency in planning software and operational requirements.
• Knowledge of major construction contracts (NEC, JCT, ICE).
• Proven experience of 3–5 years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost and resource-loaded programmes for projects.
• Create and maintain robust project programmes.
• Regularly update project programmes to align with client expectations.
• Conduct regular programme reviews to ensure obligations are met.
• Prepare and submit weekly site progress reports.

Skills

Understanding customer satisfaction

Proficiency in planning software

Knowledge of major construction contracts

Background in electrical or mechanical engineering

Experience in infrastructure environments

Education

NVQ / HNC

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Planner

Site Location: Birmingham

Duration: 8 Months

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to work on a freelance basis for an established M&E Contractor. You will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery, commercial viability, and resource optimisation of projects in Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct 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 (Extension of Time) programmes to support commercial submissions.
• Implement and maintain planning standards and programme logic, while maintaining a programme log for all changes.
• Generate Earned Value Analysis (EVA) reports and regularly review SPI (Schedule Performance Index) and CPI (Cost Performance Index).
• Prepare tender programmes and contribute to tender submissions as requested by the Head of Planning.
• Support the commercial team in managing risks and opportunities (R&O) at project level.
• Resolve cross-functional planning issues and escalate concerns where necessary.
• Provide support to other projects as directed by the Planning Manager.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of achieving customer satisfaction and maintaining high standards.
• Proficiency in planning software and operational requirements.
• Awareness of inter-discipline requirements of design and construct projects.
• Knowledge of major construction contracts (NEC, JCT, ICE).
• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum NVQ / HNC.
• Competence in creating planning documentation.
• Experience in infrastructure environments (utilities / civils).
• Previous experience working for an M&E contractor.
• Proven experience of 3–5 years in a similar role.
• For more information regarding the above role, please contact Stephen Tiigah – (url removed)