Senior Construction Planner

1 week ago

Birmingham UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom Green Folk LTD Full time

Senior Construction Planner – High-Value Projects

Hybrid

Full Time

Permanent


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Construction Planner to join a leading construction business. Based in Birmingham, this role focuses on delivering high-profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and an attractive package, including a competitive salary, car allowance, and industry-leading benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to bring their expertise to high-value public sector works while advancing their career as part of a talented and diverse team. This position is open to developing construction planners looking to step-up or experienced seniors that are looking for their next step.


The Role:

The Senior Construction Planner will take responsibility for developing detailed and integrated project schedules that align with design, procurement, and construction stages, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery.

  • They will oversee project progress with precision, analysing critical paths, identifying potential delays, and implementing corrective actions to maintain timelines and budgets.
  • Acting as a subject matter expert, they will bring in-depth knowledge of construction processes, subcontractor coordination, and logistical sequencing to ensure efficiency and mitigate risks.
  • They will also prepare robust tender programmes, logistic plans, and method statements, presenting and defending these during settlement meetings to secure project success.
  • The role involves identifying, assessing, and managing project risks while implementing strategies to mitigate issues and maintain high performance standards.
  • This position includes a key mentorship component, as the Senior Planner will share expertise by mentoring junior planners, fostering knowledge growth, and supporting the development of planning capabilities across the team.
  • Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders will also be essential, providing clear and confident advice to ensure all elements of the project are aligned with the overall plan.


The Ideal Candidate:

  • Extensive experience working on large-scale public or private construction projects (£30M+), ideally with Tier 1 main contractors or large Tier 2 contractors. UK experience is essential.
  • Proven full-lifecycle project experience, demonstrating the ability to manage all stages of project delivery.
  • Proficient in Primavera P6, with experience in ESTA highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with commonly used forms of construction contracts, including JCT/ NEC 3.
  • Knowledge of performance measurement techniques such as Critical Path Analysis and Earned Value Analysis.
  • Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with clients and diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to develop and monitor detailed project schedules.
  • Leadership qualities to inspire and motivate teams to achieve high performance.


Visa sponsorship may be available for candidates with established UK experience only.


Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.


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