Senior Planner

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily accommodation uplift

Travel uplift for long distance

BPSS clearance eligibility

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd seeks an experienced Senior Planner to own scheduling and programme controls on a major defence project in Plymouth (Devonport).

The role is full-time, site-based with 45 hours per week, paying up to £68.88 per hour (Umbrella PAYE). Daily accommodation/travel uplift is provided for candidates living over 30 miles from site, and BPSS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in project planning, preferably construction.
• Experience developing and managing complex programmes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed integrated project programmes.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction and commissioning schedules.
• Monitor progress, forecast performance and identify programme risks.
• Lead planning reviews and collaborative planning workshops.
• Produce programme reports, narratives, dashboards and look-ahead schedules.
• Manage programme changes and compensation events.
• Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, engineers and subcontractors.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Planning leadership

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Senior Planner - Nuclear / Defence

Location: Plymouth - Devonport

Rate: Up to £68.88 per hour - Umbrella PAYE

Hours: 45 hours per week (9-hour days)

Working Pattern: Full-time site-based - no hybrid or home working

Additional Benefit: Daily accommodation / travel uplift for candidates living over 30 miles from site

Security: Must be eligible for BPSS security clearance

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to take ownership of project scheduling and programme controls on a major project within a live defence environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed integrated project programmes.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction and commissioning schedules.
• Monitor progress, forecast performance and identify programme risks.
• Lead planning reviews and collaborative planning workshops.
• Produce programme reports, narratives, dashboards and look-ahead schedules.
• Manage programme changes and incorporate compensation events.
• Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, engineers and subcontractors.

Essential Experience

• 5+ years' experience in project planning, ideally within construction.
• Strong experience developing and managing complex project programmes.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project or similar planning software.
• Understanding of civil construction methods and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Experience with programme risk, forecasting, change control and reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Nuclear, defence or major infrastructure project experience.
• AACE, PMI-SP or equivalent planning qualification.
• Experience managing NEC compensation events and contractual programme requirements