Senior Planner - Energy & Infrastructure (Primavera P6)

Omexom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Omexom UK is seeking a Senior Planner to support the Planning Manager in leading the planning function across complex infrastructure projects, focusing on energy-sector delivery while ensuring client alignment and safety.

You will develop integrated schedules, manage risks, mentor junior planners, and collaborate with subcontractors and internal teams to deliver on time and within cost, driving continuous improvement and upholding Omexom values.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning major infrastructure projects, ideally within the energy sector.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including resource and cost loading, Earned Value Management, and progress reporting.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Proven ability to develop programmes from first principles and critically assess supplier schedules.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and CDM regulations.
• High level of computer literacy in MS Office and MS Project, especially Excel (advanced functions and data analysis).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of integrated project schedules across multiple workstreams.
• Proactively identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Overseeing planning activities of other planners and providing mentorship and guidance.
• Liaising with sub-contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to coordinate project phases.
• Producing high-quality tender and baseline programmes to support bids and project execution.
• Managing and optimizing resource and cost-loaded schedules using Primavera P6.
• Ensuring project progress aligns with contractual milestones, cost plans, and client expectations.
• Providing strategic planning input to senior management and stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement in planning processes and tools.
• Acting as a role model for Omexom Company Values.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Planning

Earned Value

Advanced Excel

Primavera P6

MS Project

Education

Construction Management Certification

Project Controls Certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Omexom UK is seeking a Senior Planner to support the Planning Manager in leading the planning function across complex infrastructure projects, focusing on energy-sector delivery while ensuring client alignment and safety.

You will develop integrated schedules, manage risks, mentor junior planners, and collaborate with subcontractors and internal teams to deliver on time and within cost, driving continuous improvement and upholding Omexom values.