Senior Planner - Major Projects - Old Oak Common, London

Balfour Beatty; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planner to join their Major Projects team in London. This pivotal role involves working on the iconic Old Oak Common development, a significant infrastructure project that promises to enhance connectivity across the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing detailed plans and managing various interfaces, ensuring the project's success. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative project that will shape the future of rail travel in the UK. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional results and making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension plan

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proficient in planning software packages, especially P6.
• Experience as a planner in the infrastructure industry.

Responsibilities

• Produce plans and programmes for submission and reporting.
• Manage Rail Systems interfaces and MEP scope.

Skills

Planning Software (P6)

Infrastructure Planning

NEC Contract Management

MEP Systems Knowledge

Education

Engineering HNC or equivalent

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our Major Projects team to work at our iconic Old Oak Common development in London.

HS2's new c. 1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UK's best-connected rail station once completed. Our Balfour Beatty VINCI SYTRA joint venture will be responsible for the final design, construction, and commissioning of the station in Northwest London.

Upon completion, the new station will boast six underground platforms and up to eight platforms on the adjacent Great Western Main Line. Old Oak Common will also provide high-speed rail services to the Midlands, central London, Scotland, and the North, as well as direct services to three major airports. Incorporating passenger and retail facilities, the new station will provide an exceptional customer experience for both passengers and visitors.

As a Senior Planner, initially, you will be working on the Public Realm packages, including all hard and soft landscaping, drainage, architectural metal work, tree planting, and lighting. You will also work on the procurement and tender review of all subcontract packages for the fit-out stage of the project.

What you'll be doing

• Produce plans and programmes for submission, and associated reporting.
• Manage Rail Systems interfaces and interfaces with MEP scope.
• Process Mapping of works to both System and geographical constraints.
• Support Test & Commission programming.
• Analyse and optimise labour resources and histograms.
• Present and disseminate Project programme philosophy and strategy.

Who we're looking for

• Proficient in planning software packages (P6 and others).
• Previous experience as a planner within the infrastructure industry.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contract management.
• Experience with MEP systems.
• Engineering HNC or equivalent qualification.

If you're ready to make a difference, join us in shaping the future of UK rail. Apply now and be part of this extraordinary journey.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting, and meaningful projects—developing, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Contributing to work that makes life better for millions is rewarding. We also offer a full range of benefits, allowing you to shape a package that suits your needs. Key benefits include:

• Smart working with flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family-friendly policies including 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 more.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects, including HS2, the new high-speed railway, and Hinkley Point C, the first nuclear power station in a generation. We use the latest technology to drive productivity and create a lasting legacy with sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design to construction and maintenance, we have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background. To learn more, visit our diversity and inclusion page.

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 Black Inclusion. We are 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 with disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers to employment. We offer applicants with disabilities an interview if they meet the minimum role requirements. For more info, visit: disability confident scheme.

We aim to improve our resourcing process to be fair and inclusive. Feedback can be shared at: [e-mail].