Senior Planner

Murphy; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is looking for a Senior Planner to spearhead planning for the HS2 project in London. This role involves managing tender planning, ensuring contract compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Exceptional opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including generous leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Retail discounts and cashback

Extra leave for weddings

Qualifications

• Experienced planner who has worked on a civils major project previously.
• Ideal background in a site role (Engineering, planning, management).
• Providing project progress reports.

Responsibilities

• Undertake tender planning role and ensure compliance.
• Contribute to bid reviews and handover meetings.
• Coach and mentor planning staff.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder Management

Tools

QSRA

Job description

Would you like to join one of the UK's Best Big Companies as awarded by Best Companies? If so, Murphy is currently looking for a Senior Planner to lead the planning function on the HS2 project based in West London and is 45 hours per week.

What you will be doing

• Undertake the tender planning role in accordance with the business’ procedures and processes and the requirements of the contract.
• Ensurethat integrated, whole life programmes are prepared from first principles
• Contribute the required written submission material.
• Attend the bid review meeting to contribute a clear view of the work scope and the intentions for delivering it by reference to prepared material.
• Attending the handover meeting to contribute a clear view of the work scope and the intentions for delivering it by reference to prepared material andfurther defined tasks.
• In consultation with Estimator, advise project team of required feedback reports
• Coach and mentor planning staff and support their professional development.
• Ensure that the scheduling of programmes is appropriate, contract / procedurally compliant, robust, and obtainable.
• Undertake and participate in programme risk workshops using tools such as QSRA.
• Develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the Client and other project stakeholders.

Who we’re looking for

• Experienced planner who has worked on a civils major project previously for a contractor.
• Ideal background in a site role (Engineering, planning, management) for a Tier 1 contractor
• Programme management of consultants, stakeholder, and approval processes
• Providing project progress reports to team and leading the compilation of upstream client reporting

About the project
As part of the HS2 London to Birmingham route SCS JV has confirmeda contract with Murphy to deliver the design and replacement of utilities that are at risk due to unacceptable levels of settlement when the HS2 tunnel boring machine passes beneath. The contract is currently worth circa £20 million and work commenced November 2021.

The project consists of 2 stages, Stage 1 is ECI works and design, Stage 2 is the replacement or diversion of the utilities in accordance with the Stage 1 design. Stage 1 is under NEC Option E and Stage 2 under NEC Option C. Currently there are 5 assets that require replacement or diversion, and these are all Cadent gas mains.

About Murphy

• Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
• Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
• Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.

What you’ll get in return

• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback,cycle to work scheme etc

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.

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Created on 27/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom