Senior Planner
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Area | West Midlands, England |
| Sector | Rail - Telecoms |
| Salary | See Job Description |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | #Planner_1757671785 |
- Description
- Our Client, a major Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnels consultancy are looking for a Senior Planner to play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery, commercial viability, and resource optimisation of projects across the Midlands and North region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Prepare cost and resource-loaded programmes covering the complete project scope in line with the contract.
* Create and maintain robust, logically linked, cost and resource-loaded project programmes.
* Regularly update project programmes, ensuring they align with client expectations.
* Provide comprehensive programme updates and conduct reviews prior to submission.
* Prepare and submit weekly site progress photo reports.
* Carry out regular programme reviews to ensure contractual obligations are met.
* Perform impact assessments, delay analyses, and prepare cause-and-effect delay programmes.
* Monitor project progress through lookahead plans, site diaries, and regular site visits.
* Conduct forensic planning and prepare EOT (Extension of Time) programmes to support commercial submissions.
* Implement and maintain VVB planning standards and programme logic, while maintaining a programme log for all changes.
* Generate Earned Value Analysis (EVA) reports and regularly review SPI (Schedule Performance Index) and CPI (Cost Performance Index).
* Prepare tender programmes and contribute to tender submissions as requested by the Head of Planning.
* Support the commercial team in managing risks and opportunities (R&O) at project level.
* Resolve cross-functional planning issues and escalate concerns where necessary.
* Provide support to other VVB projects as directed by the Planning Manager.
ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCE:
* Minimum 10 years of experience in planning.
* Competence in creating planning documentation.
* Experience in infrastructure environments (utilities/civils).
* Strong understanding of achieving customer satisfaction and maintaining high standards.
* Proficiency in planning software and operational requirements.
* Awareness of inter-discipline requirements of design and construct projects.
DESIRABLES:
* Knowledge of major construction contracts (NEC, JCT, ICE).
* Background in electrical or mechanical engineering.
* Previous experience working for an M&E contractor.
* Proven experience of 3-5 years in a similar role.
