Senior Planner

Empower Advisory UK (a part of the BMD Group based in Australia) is a project management and advisory business that makes large, complex projects simple. Our team is composed entirely of people who have made a career in delivering large, complex projects both here in UK and in Australia and who know how to make projects deliver ahead of time and budget and generate exceptional outcomes. BMD Group is Australia's leading integrated engineering, construction, and urban development business. We are dedicated to powering futures and creating legacies through a commitment to collaboration. Our team is built on the principles of collaboration and sustainability, ensuring the highest standards are met for every project and client. Job Summary and role description: The Senior Planner is a crucial on-site leadership role responsible for the technical and operational delivery of a construction package at a major regional infrastructure project. This role requires a proven background in large-scale infrastructure projects, with hands-on site management experience and expertise in Primavera P6 for planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring. The successful candidate will be responsible as the Site Agent and Project Manager to ensure all work is completed safely, on schedule, and to the exacting quality standards of a highly regulated nuclear environment. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning and Controls · Schedule Management: Develop, maintain, and analyse detailed project schedules for the a major infrastructure including resource and cost loading, in accordance with the project's Integrated Work Schedule (IWS). · Progress Monitoring: Regularly monitor and update the schedule to reflect actual progress, identify potential delays or issues, and provide accurate forecasts to the Project Manager. · Reporting: Prepare and issue regular progress reports, including short-term look-ahead plans and variance analyses, for internal and external stakeholders. · Risk Mitigation: Conduct critical path analysis and "what-if" scenarios to identify and mitigate schedule risks and constraints. · Change Control: Support the commercial team with technical input for time-related compensation events under the contract, ensuring all changes are accurately reflected in the P6 schedule. Site Management and Delivery (Sub-Agent Role)· On-Site Supervision: Supervise and manage all construction activities for the project, including groundworks, hardstandings, drainage, road construction, footways, and security tracks. · Health and Safety: Take direct responsibility for on-site Health & Safety, ensuring strict adherence to the project's "Zero Harm" safety culture and nuclear site regulations. · Resource Coordination: Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel to ensure the efficient and timely execution of work packages. · Quality Control: Perform regular site inspections to monitor progress, enforce quality control measures, and ensure compliance with project specifications and engineering designs. · Site Logistics: Organise and oversee site logistics, including managing the delivery of materials and equipment and verifying their compliance with project standards. Project Management and Technical Support · Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance to the site team, interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications related to the North Plaza. · Budget Support: Assist the Project Manager and Site Agent with cost estimates for labour, equipment, and materials, and monitor project budgets. · Design Coordination: Manage design coordination and technical interfaces with other departments and project stakeholders. · Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed project documentation, including site diaries, progress records, and quality assurance records. Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. · Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Sub-Agent on major infrastructure or nuclear projects. · Demonstrated proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office. · Significant main contractor civils experience, with strong knowledge of engineering principles and construction methodologies. · Experience working with the NEC form of contract is essential. · Relevant safety certifications such as SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) are typically required. · A full UK driving license is essential. · Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills. · Ability to work from a regional site in Suffolk. · Ability to obtain BPSS security clearance. Benefits We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics: grow your career with specialised learning and development programs be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers. Diversity and inclusion We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace. So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies. We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to Due to the high volume of applications and enquiries, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. No agency submissions will be accepted.