Senior Planner – 12 Month Contract – Balsall Common
Job Description: Senior Planner
Location: Birmingham, Balsall Common – HS2 Project
Contract: 12 Months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Role Purpose
* Assist in the management of the planning function for a Sub Lot.
* Support the production and maintenance of the working programme.
* Assist with the maintenance of the Clause 32 monthly programme.
* Review and support the production of detailed Sub Lot programmes (MS Project).
* Ensure sub-contractors issue their Clause 31 and Clause 32 programmes.
* Monitor progress against plan and review with Sub Lot leads.
* Liaise with the implementation team on logic and communicate amendments.
* Assist in the production of process maps with the Planning Manager.
* Produce and maintain “As-Built” data.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, senior management, partners, and delivery teams.
Interfaces
Internal: BBV Planning, Project, Estimating, Commercial, Accounts, Design, Procurement, Risk, Quality, Engineering, and Construction teams.
External: Client and Client Representatives, JV Partners, Sub-contractors, Supply Chain, Designers/Consultants.
Accountabilities
* Establish and implement the planning responsibilities document.
* Coordinate and update programmes in line with performance during the Stage 2 period.
* Ensure compliance with HS2 requirements.
* Contribute to developing risks and opportunities, including QSRA and QCRA analysis.
* Support the production and delivery of the Performance Measurement Baseline and Updates.
* Ensure the programme captures scope management and aligns with BIM.
* Capture and integrate current and forecast programme, budget, cost, and risk at asset and sub-asset level.
* Promote best practice and innovation.
* Support the development of planning and project controls staff.
* Coach and support project control and planning staff as required.
* Ensure lean, coordinated, and visual performance metrics are in place.
* Use IT and systems effectively for timely and accurate reporting.
* Report performance (Earned Value, KPIs, cost account level) in accordance with HS2 procedures during Stage 2.
* Support BIM Coordinators to meet project requirements.
* Live the BBV values.
* Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
* Promote collaborative working.
Personal Qualities & Experience
* Primavera (all versions)
* Microsoft Project
* Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Substantial site experience, including time as a Senior Discipline Planner.
* High attention to detail with strong logical aptitude.
* Experience delivering planning and project control services in large, complex construction/engineering environments.
* Understanding of tender and contract documentation and specifications.
* Knowledge of project controls, planning, and performance reporting methods.
* Understanding of risk and opportunity management.
* Knowledge of delay/change entitlement principles.
* Good understanding of construction markets, methods, plant, equipment, and labour.
* Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods.
* Experience in linear works planning.
* Degree, HND, or equivalent in a relevant subject.
* Professional membership of RICS / CIOB / RIBA / ICE / CIBSE.
Company Information
First Recruitment Group specializes in recruiting highly skilled professionals for senior roles across engineering and construction. We partner with client firms to deliver best practice talent solutions that drive business success.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
Sector
Commercial, Admin & Office Support
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