Senior Planner

JAM Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Planner for a major West Midlands infrastructure programme. The role is full-time with hybrid working; site-based at least three days per week, with remote work possible for the remainder. Competitive salary £65,000–£80,000 plus a car and benefits.

You will develop, manage and optimise detailed construction programmes, collaborating with engineers, operations and commercial teams to ensure milestones are met and risks are managed effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Planner or Planner within civil engineering or major infrastructure.
• Advanced Primavera P6 experience.
• A strong background delivering major infrastructure projects (highways, rail, structures, earthworks, heavy civils).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed Primavera P6 programmes.
• Monitor progress and programme performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Produce and maintain short-term and long-term construction programmes.
• Support project teams with planning strategy, construction sequencing and programme optimisation.
• Work with operational, commercial and engineering teams to keep programmes realistic and deliverable.
• Provide planning support throughout the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to project completion.
• Prepare progress reports and programme updates for internal and client stakeholders.

Skills

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Planning coordination

Senior planner experience

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The Senior Planner position in the West Midlands is a full‑time role with a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor, offering a salary between £65,000 and £80,000 per annum plus a car and other benefits.

We deliver a major infrastructure programme focusing on earthworks, structures, highways and related packages. Your duties involve creating and managing construction schedules, collaborating with operational, commercial and engineering colleagues to support project milestones. Proficiency in planning software and a background in civil engineering are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed Primavera P6 programmes.
• Monitor progress and programme performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Produce and maintain short‑term and long‑term construction programmes.
• Support project teams with planning strategy, construction sequencing and programme optimisation.
• Work closely with operational, commercial and engineering teams to ensure programmes remain realistic and deliverable.
• Provide planning support throughout the full project lifecycle, from pre‑construction through to project completion.
• Prepare progress reports and programme updates for both internal and client stakeholders.

About You

• Previous experience as a Senior Planner or Planner within civil engineering or major infrastructure.
• Advanced Primavera P6 experience.
• A strong background delivering major infrastructure projects, including highways, rail, structures, earthworks or heavy civils.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Working Pattern

This role offers a flexible approach to hybrid working; however, due to the collaborative nature of the project, you will be expected to be site‑based a minimum of three days per week. The remaining time can be worked remotely, subject to project requirements. For candidates travelling from outside the local area, a travel allowance may be available, subject to eligibility and the client's travel and expenses policy.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on a flagship infrastructure programme with long‑term security.
• Excellent career progression within a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor.
• Hybrid working and a collaborative, high‑performing project environment.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.