Senior Planner - Birmingham

Balfour Beatty; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure construction company in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join their team for the HS2 project. You will manage project schedules and oversee resource allocation to ensure timely delivery. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in project management, preferably using Primavera P6 or ASTA. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits including enhanced parental leave and a generous pension plan.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave

Smart working flexibility

Comprehensive family friendly policies

Pension plan

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in successfully planning and managing projects.
• Previous experience in Rail sector would be an advantage.
• Experience in construction or other sectors with transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage comprehensive project schedules.
• Manage resource allocation and ensure timely project delivery.
• Evaluate project progress and advise on corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical and problem solving

Good understanding and management of data and processes

Excellent communication skills

Time Management

Negotiation

Education

Experience with project management tools

Tools

Primavera P6

ASTA

Job description

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About the role

At Balfour Beatty, we are proud to be part of the delivery team for HS2, the UK's flagship high-speed rail programme, and a once-in-a-generation project shaping the future of sustainable transport and construction innovation.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our Regional Buildings team, supporting the delivery of five reinforced concrete buildings that will house critical mechanical & Electrical (MEP) plant infrastructure along the route. These highly engineered buildings form an integral part of HS2’s operational systems and represent a unique blend of heavy civil engineering and complex building construction.

If you’re a talented Senior Planner we want to hear from you. You will be responsible for creating and managing comprehensive construction project schedules, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring timely project delivery. Collating, assessing progress for inclusion in the Programme for Acceptance and supply chain programmes will form a significant part of this role. The Planner’s scope includes meticulous scheduling and strategic coordination to facilitate successful project outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

Working independently or part of the planning team:

• Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning
  procedures and guidance.
• Tender: Develop and agree by collaboration a logical sequence and methodology ensuring that the most efficient design, procurement & construction strategy is adopted for the delivery of the works.
• Produce and document planning deliverables, including programs, planning philosophy, presentations, and reports. Also, generate the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with tender requirements.
• Contract: At the contract stage, the Planner is responsible for producing, managing, and maintaining the Contract Programme in accordance with planning procedures under the guidance of the Planning/Project Lead.
• Displaying and evaluating the project critical path and advise the project team of the results and any appropriate corrective action.
• Producing and maintaining project baselines and execute the change control process as appropriate.
• Resource Management: Skilled in managing labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimizing costs and delays.
• Contract Management: Manage contract programmes with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, and resolving contract-related issues.
• Data Analysis: Aid the planning team to produce project data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, identify deviations, and make data-driven decisions for project improvement.

Who we’re looking for

Skills

• Analytical and problem solving
• Good understanding and management of data and processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Time Management
• Negotiation

Knowledge

• Competent in project management tools and programme software, Primavera P6 or ASTA.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction, including construction methodology, various phases, processes, and requirements, to facilitate effective project planning.
• Knowledge in project scheduling, including the ability to create, manage, and optimize project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Understanding of various forms of tender and contract documents, and specifications.
• Understanding of project management methodologies.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in successfully planning and managing projects from initiation to completion using planning software like P6/Asta.
• Previous experience in Rail sector would be an advantage
• Previous experience in managing relationships with project stakeholders, demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in construction or other sectors with transferable skills that align with the demands of the construction field

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at [e-mail]