Senior Planner - Hybrid (Construction & Project Controls)

CMR; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance (x4)

Pension: 4%

Bonus potential

Training & development

Social events

Perkbox

Job summary

CMR seeks a Senior Planner to support our expansion across the UK. The role is hybrid, based in Birmingham, with immediate start and full-time hours.

You will develop construction schedule estimates, work closely with Cost and Risk teams, and engage stakeholders to ensure schedules are realistic and aligned with project goals. Ideal candidates have 6+ years’ planning experience on major construction projects, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 6+ years planning experience on construction/infrastructure projects
• Proficient in Primavera P6
• Knowledge of Civils, M&E, or similar disciplines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Experience on major construction projects and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop robust, realistic schedule estimates for construction works
• Define Basis of Estimate for the schedule scope
• Coordinate with Cost and Risk teams to align estimates
• Support QSRA process with Risk team
• Identify and manage interfaces with procurement and other projects
• Engage with stakeholders to secure buy-in to the schedule
• Validate schedule estimates using benchmark data and BIM when available

Skills

Planning experience

Stakeholder management

English communication

Schedule analysis

Education

Degree in Construction/Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Visio

Job description

CMR seeks a Senior Planner to support our expansion across the UK. The role is hybrid, based in Birmingham, with immediate start and full-time hours.

You will develop construction schedule estimates, work closely with Cost and Risk teams, and engage stakeholders to ensure schedules are realistic and aligned with project goals. Ideal candidates have 6+ years’ planning experience on major construction projects, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office.