Senior Planner

Edge Careers; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately owned contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join their team. This role involves developing strategic planning and programming to support high-value projects. Ideal candidates have proven planning experience, strong operational insight, and excellent communication skills. There are opportunities for career progression within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Impactful projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and programme management on complex projects.
• Strong operational understanding and ability to deliver strategic programme solutions.
• Ideally, previous line management experience and a track record as an inspirational mentor.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Attend interviews, presentations, and meetings ensuring thorough understanding of customer needs.
• Contribute planning expertise and operational insight to support bid submissions.
• Develop strategic stage programmes for projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship, supporting development of planning capability.

Skills

Planning and programme management

Operational understanding

Excellent communication

Mentorship

Job description

Senior Planner - West Midlands
Location: Birmingham (with travel to sites across the Midlands)

A privately owned contractor, delivering high-quality private sector schemes valued up to £100m, is seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing team. The business is in a strong position, having recently secured £200m of new workload across the Midlands, providing excellent opportunities for career development.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Planner, you will bring your expert knowledge to develop planning and programming strategies aligned with project objectives while maintaining a clear understanding of client requirements for programme delivery. You will:

• Attend interviews, presentations, and meetings as required, ensuring a thorough understanding of customer and project stakeholder needs.
• Contribute your planning expertise, operational insight, and build methodology input to support bid submissions.
• Develop strategic stage programmes for projects and undertake independent analysis of site progress to validate project team reports.
• Provide guidance and mentorship, supporting the development of planning capability within the region.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in planning and programme management on complex projects.
• Strong operational understanding and ability to deliver strategic programme solutions.
• Ideally, previous line management experience and a track record as an inspirational mentor.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

What We Offer:

• The chance to work on high-value, high-profile projects in the Midlands and Northern regions.
• Career progression and development opportunities within a growing, privately owned business.
• A collaborative environment where your expertise and input make a tangible difference.

If you're an experienced planner looking to take the next step in your career with a company that delivers real impact, we want to hear from you