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Senior Planner - Major Projects - Old Oak Common, London - London

Balfour Beatty

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GBP 60,000 - 100,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planner to join their Major Projects team at the iconic Old Oak Common development in London. This role involves managing intricate planning tasks for a landmark project that promises to redefine rail travel in the UK. You will be responsible for producing detailed plans, managing interfaces, and supporting procurement processes. The company offers a flexible working environment with smart working options, generous annual leave, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a team that is shaping the future of UK rail and making a meaningful impact on communities.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours
25 Days Paid Annual Leave
Family Friendly Policies
Pension Plan
Share Incentive Plan
Volunteering Leave

Qualifications

  • Proficient in planning software with strong NEC contract management knowledge.
  • Experience in infrastructure planning and MEP systems.

Responsibilities

  • Produce plans and programmes for project submissions and reporting.
  • Manage Rail Systems interfaces and support Test & Commission programming.

Skills

Planning Software (P6)
NEC Contract Management
Infrastructure Planning Experience
MEP Systems Knowledge

Education

Engineering HNC or Equivalent

Job description

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About the role

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

HS2s new c. 1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UKs 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 highspeed 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 to the station.

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

Other Key responsibilities are:

  • Produce plans and programmes for submission, and associated reporting.
  • Managing Rail Systems interfaces and interfaces with MEP scope
  • Process Mapping of works to both System and geographical constraints
  • Support Test & Commission programming
  • Analysis and optimisation of labour resource and histograms
  • Presentation/dissemination of Project programme philosophy and strategy

Who we're looking for

What are we looking for?

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

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

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

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 the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

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

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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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