Apply Now About the role Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer to join our Power Transmission & Distribution business unit. Role Profile: Leads the development and management of complex construction project schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to timelines. Aims to provide strategic planning oversight, mentorship to less experienced planners and contribute to project success by implementing advanced scheduling techniques. The Senior Planner's scope encompasses high-level project planning and coordination, playing a key role in achieving efficient and successful construction outcomes. Project Location: South West What you'll be doing Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance. Skilled in Identifying planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements alongside identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme. Tender: Utilize advanced expertise to collaboratively develop and decisively agree on a strategic and optimized sequence and methodology, ensuring the implementation of the most efficient design, procurement, and construction strategy for the successful delivery of the works Apply advanced expertise to meticulously produce and document comprehensive planning deliverables, encompassing programs, planning philosophy, presentations, and reports. Demonstrate seasoned proficiency in developing the Tender Programme and supporting information, ensuring strict adherence to tender requirements with a focus on precision and strategic insight. Contract: At the contract stage, the Senior Planner takes on a heightened responsibility, utilizing advanced expertise to ensure the meticulous production, management, and maintenance of the Contract Programme. This includes adhering to planning procedures and collaborating closely with the Planning/Project Lead to optimize strategic planning elements. Displaying and evaluating the project critical path, advising the project team of the results and any appropriate corrective action alongside producing and maintaining project baselines, and execute the change control process as Resource Management: Expertise in managing labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimizing costs and Contract Management: Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, and resolving contract-related issues. Strategic Planning Oversight and Mentorship: Aims to provide strategic planning oversight by leveraging advanced expertise in developing and implementing intricate scheduling techniques. Actively mentors and guides less experienced planners, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing Contributes significantly to project success through the application of strategic planning insights and the cultivation of talent within the planning team. Data Analysis: Aid the planning team to produce project data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, identify deviations, and make data-driven decisions for project improvement. Who we're looking for Advanced competence in project management tools and software like Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 or ASTA. Comprehensive understanding of construction project management principles, methodologies, and best practices. Advanced knowledge and expertise in project scheduling and planning, including the ability to develop and manage complex project schedules using industry-standard tools. Knowledge of various forms of tender and contract documents, and specifications. Knowledge of Risk Management in project programmes: TRA, QSRA, etc. Previous experience in managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in leading planning efforts for construction projects, displaying a track record of successful project delivery. Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on. As a business Balfour Beatty are committed to supporting our staff in attaining and maintaining their chosen professional accreditation., along with reimbursing annual Professional membership fees. Competitive Salary 37.5 hours Monday to Friday Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs Company car Hybrid working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications Employee assistance programme Up to 2 days volunteering per year