Senior Planner

Cooper Moss Rutland; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Comprehensive Private Healthcare

Pension with employer’s contribution of 4%

Company performance-based bonus

Training and professional development

Job summary

Cooper Moss Rutland is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join their award-winning team in a hybrid role based in Birmingham. The successful candidate will contribute to the construction industry's innovation by developing robust project schedules and collaborating closely with multiple teams. With a minimum of 6 years of planning experience and proficiency in Primavera P6, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of major projects. Benefits include a comprehensive healthcare package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years planning experience in construction/infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication skills for presentations and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedule estimates for construction works.
• Work closely with Cost and Risk Management teams.
• Manage key internal and external interfaces.

Skills

Planning experience

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Knowledge of construction elements

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree level or project management qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Job description

Position: 182CMR: Senior Planner

Location: Hybrid / Birmingham

Type: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Competitive

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our dynamic award winning team. The successful candidate will have experience in the construction industry, knowledge of project management and project controls to help support our expansion across the UK. Our team is multi-disciplinary so a wide range of experience and/or willingness to learn is crucial.

About the company

CMR is an award winning project controls consultancy that is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. Our approach and culture have been recognised globally, with CMR named Global Project Controls Small Business of the Year 2025 (Project Controls Expo UK Awards) and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in 2026 (Great Place to Work).

Purpose

Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.

Ambition

Re‑imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.

Professional Development

• Opportunity to develop professionally like nowhere you have worked before.
• If you demonstrate the capability, our merit‑based system will enable you to develop fast.
• Use of in‑house capability matrix to transparently track progress and highlight development areas.
• Join a small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping company direction and making a real difference.
• We believe in rewarding our team for achievements, celebrating successes but equally helping each other when things are tough.

Responsibilities

• Develop the schedule estimates for construction works ensuring they are robust, realistic and practicable.
• Define the Basis of Estimate for the construction schedule scope (including key assumptions and exclusions).
• Close integration with Cost and Risk Management teams to ensure alignment of all estimates and assumptions.
• Work with Risk team to support QSRA process.
• Identify and manage key internal and external interfaces (procurement, consents, dependent projects, etc).
• Work closely with key internal/external stakeholders ensuring buy‑in to the project schedule.
• Ensure schedule estimates are validated using benchmark data and design information (BIM).

Essential Qualifications

• 6+ years planning experience working on a variety of construction and infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6.
• Knowledge and experience in elements of construction (e.g. Civils, M&E).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experience working on major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication skills, including English language and visual presentations (PowerPoint), with the ability to analyse and present information clearly and persuasively.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience working with BIM, parametric estimating and 4D planning.
• Qualified to degree level or have formal project management qualifications such as APM or PRINCE2.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and forms of contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
• Membership of a professional body (APM, ICE, CIOB).

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (including Dentist and Optician).
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary).
• Pension: employer’s contribution of 4%.
• Company and personal performance‑based bonus.
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Long Service Leave.
• Training and professional development.
• Regular social events.
• Perkbox employee experience platform.

Requirements & Location

• Full right to work in the UK.
• Working from home and three days in Birmingham.

Application Process

Submit a copy of your CV for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident, Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.