Senior Planner - Infrastructure Projects & CPM Expert

Aureos; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureos is seeking a Senior Planner to lead complex planning activities for the Washwood Heath depot project in Birmingham, part of the HS2 JV. You will develop schedules, manage resources, and mitigate delays through proactive planning and oversight.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define scope and deliverables, monitor progress, and drive timely project completion while ensuring compliance with JV policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 8–10 years progressive planning/scheduling experience in infrastructure.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or MS Project and CPM/EVM knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed project schedules with critical path analyses.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define scope and deliverables.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and create recovery plans to keep projects on track.
• Conduct risk assessments related to timelines and resources; propose mitigation strategies.
• Prepare planning reports, forecasts, and analyses for senior management and clients.
• Lead planning meetings and mentor junior planners on scheduling best practices.
• Ensure compliance with JV policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling software

CPM

EVM

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Master’s degree or professional certification (PMP, PSP)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Aureos is seeking a Senior Planner to lead complex planning activities for the Washwood Heath depot project in Birmingham, part of the HS2 JV. You will develop schedules, manage resources, and mitigate delays through proactive planning and oversight.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define scope and deliverables, monitor progress, and drive timely project completion while ensuring compliance with JV policies and safety standards.