Senior Planner
Galldris Group
Location: Midlands Region, based out of Birmingham
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Planner to join our Midlands team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering Background with previous experience with RC works, drainage, and groundworks, working in high‑profile, tier 1 & 2 environments with an emphasis on health, safety, environment and quality.
The Senior Planner will manage the Planning and Programming function in selected key bids in Tender, Pre‑construction and concluding in Construction, liaising internally with the Galldris team, and externally with the Client, Consultants and other key stakeholders to ultimately produce and manage well‑considered, professional and accurate plans and programmes.
Key Accountabilities
* Proactively lead the planning function on selected projects, producing well‑considered, professional and achievable methodologies and programmes for both Pre‑Construction and Construction activities
* Collaboratively create, maintain, review and administer construction schedules and planning deliverables, including planning philosophy, presentations and reports
* Determine optimum construction methods and techniques
* Identify temporary works and method‑related plant
* Determine planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements
* Compute major quantities and factors affecting the programme collaboratively with the team and supply chain
* Establish the critical path of the programme and review and analyse it with the wider team as necessary
* Communicate effectively with key members of the team throughout the bid, tender, pre‑construction and construction phases, seeking advice where appropriate
* Apply resource and resource levelling techniques as necessary
* Present the project programme and sequence in detail or at a high level as appropriate
* Understand and implement the requirements of the building contract(s) for submitting initial and updated programmes
* When necessary, provide periodic programme updates with supporting information to assist the delivery team in reporting
* Liaise with third parties critical to the planning process (including, but not limited to, statutory authorities, utility providers, planning authorities and other design consultants) and ensure their requirements and contributions are understood and communicated in the programme
* At the Contract stage, account for implementing and monitoring the overall planning strategy and the timing & sequencing of the Contract Programme activities
* Identify and alert the wider team on any issues affecting the project programme delivery
* Communicate the Contract Programme to the Project Lead for onward issue to client and project team, including periodic progress reporting
* Ensure all other project planning and programming necessary for the execution of the contract are properly undertaken
* Provide timely and accurate reports explaining the progress of work and critical issues in the design period, with a clear plan of action
* Think commercially, focusing on activities that deliver real value for the projects
* Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position
* Comply with company policies & procedures
Experience / Knowledge
* Operational experience (i.e., site engineer/site agent) together with significant experience in planning services on small to medium‑sized projects within the construction and engineering industry
* Proficiency in the use of planning techniques and required planning toolsets
* Knowledge of forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
* Understanding of methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring
* Risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning programming
* Knowledge of events that initiate delays or change entitlement and how to demonstrate them
* Understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements
* In‑depth knowledge of the planning requirements of the JCT and NEC forms of contract
Qualifications
* Relevant experience in the construction industry
* Recognised construction or technical discipline qualifications
Skills
* IT literate – proficient in planning and programming software (P6, Asta Powerproject)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to deal with clients and internal staff
* Self‑initiative, proactive, organised with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
* Self‑motivated and enthusiastic
* Excellent organisational and planning skills
Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.
Should you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role we would love to hear from you.
Employee referral scheme – refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris.
Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using recruitment agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Project Management, Engineering, and Other
* Industries: Construction and Civil Engineering
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