Senior Project Planner – Demolition & Deconstruction

DCS Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Planner to join a major demolition and deconstruction project based in Birmingham. You will develop, maintain and monitor the project programme from first principles, providing accurate planning information to the project team and client.

The role requires NEC4-compliant programmes, time risk allowances, and strong experience in planning complex construction or deconstruction projects, with nuclear sector exposure desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Civil Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• Proven experience as Project Planner/Senior Planner on complex construction, demolition or deconstruction projects.
• Experience developing programmes from first principles and NEC4-compliant programmes.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, risk and progress monitoring.
• Experience with NEC contracts and NEC4.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project programme from first principles.
• Produce and update NEC4-compliant programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop detailed project schedules covering demolition, deconstruction and construction activities.
• Monitor progress against the programme and identify delays, risks or recovery needs.
• Collect and validate progress information from the project team and site personnel.
• Provide regular progress reports and planning information for the project team and client.
• Apply time risk allowances and develop risk-adjusted programmes where required.
• Attend project meetings with the project team, client and stakeholders.
• Ensure the programme aligns with project objectives and contractual requirements.

Skills

Strong planning and scheduling

NEC4 programme knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical and reporting skills

Data accuracy

Education

Construction / Civil Engineering / PM degree

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Planner to join a major demolition and deconstruction project based in Birmingham. You will develop, maintain and monitor the project programme from first principles, providing accurate planning information to the project team and client.

The role requires NEC4-compliant programmes, time risk allowances, and strong experience in planning complex construction or deconstruction projects, with nuclear sector exposure desirable.