Senior Planning Manager

HeatherDaniel International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Healthcare benefits

Life/AD&D & Disability cover

Career progression

Job summary

HeatherDaniel International is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer / Project Scheduler for mission-critical infrastructure projects in Birmingham, UK. You will lead master schedules, perform CPM analysis, and coordinate with clients and contractors on multi-billion-pound programs.

The role requires 5+ years live construction planning using Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject and a degree in QS/CM/CE or related field, with strong client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of live construction project planning experience using Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.
• Proven track record on major UK infrastructure, civil engineering, industrial, or MEP projects.
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Superior client-facing presentation and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, baseline, and maintain master schedules (P6 / Asta) for complex capital investments.
• Perform critical path analysis, earned value management (EVM), and schedule delay impact assessments.
• Collaborate directly with key client leads, general contractors, and trade specialists to guarantee milestone adherence.
• Produce essential schedule risk mitigation reports and progress metrics for executive stakeholders.

Skills

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Critical path analysis

Earned value management

Client-facing communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Senior Planning Engineer / Project Scheduler – Mission Critical Infrastructure

Location: Birmingham, UK

Compensation: £80,000 – £95,000 Base + Premium Bonus + Customised Benefits Package

Sector: Major Infrastructure / High-Tech & Mission Critical Projects

About the Opportunity

An industry-leading global project controls consultancy is expanding its elite Project Controls Division. We are seeking accomplished Senior Planning Engineers and Schedulers with expert proficiency in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject to drive multi-billion-pound capital programs.

This position provides an accelerated career path delivering complex, high-visibility schemes within the fast-growing mission-critical and technology infrastructure sectors. You will join an executive-level team tasked with driving schedule integrity across major developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, baseline, and maintain master schedules (P6 / Asta) for complex capital investments.
• Perform critical path analysis, earned value management (EVM), and schedule delay impact assessments.
• Collaborate directly with key client leads, general contractors, and trade specialists to guarantee milestone adherence.
• Produce essential schedule risk mitigation reports and progress metrics for executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of live construction project planning experience utilizing Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.
• Proven track record in major UK infrastructure, civil engineering, industrial, or MEP projects.
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Superior client-facing presentation and communication capabilities.

Whats On Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Top-tier £80,000 – £95,000 base package tailored to experience.
• Customised Healthcare Benefits: Essential comprehensive medical (Cigna Open Access Plus), dental ($2,500 annual limit), vision, and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA).
• Financial Protection: Basic Life/AD&D (1x salary up to $350,000) alongside Short/Long-Term Disability cover.
• Career Scaling: Accelerated pathway into global program management and international project portfolio delivery.