Principal Planner – Laing O'Rourke
Location: Birmingham (Project Hub) – hybrid working and national travel
Sector: Power / Major Infrastructure
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
The Great Grid Upgrade is the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations. Our work with National Grid will help deliver clean, affordable energy to homes and businesses across the UK.
Role
We're looking for experienced Senior or Principal Planners to join our Power Sector team, supporting the 10-year Great Grid Upgrade framework. For the next 1–2 years, you'll be based at our Birmingham project hub, joining an established planning team supporting projects through ECI and PCSA pre‑construction stages. You'll need to travel to Birmingham 3–4 days per week. As projects move into delivery (from 2027 onwards), you'll transition to a site‑based role with hybrid working options.
What You'll Do
* Lead and coordinate planning and programme management from tender through delivery.
* Develop and maintain robust, logic‑linked construction programmes.
* Provide expert input on construction sequencing, methodology, and resourcing.
* Ensure compliance with contractual and project requirements.
* Implement and maintain Project Controls with accurate forecasting and reporting.
* Mentor and develop planning team members and drive process improvement.
* Foster collaboration across design, engineering, and delivery teams to achieve milestones.
What We're Looking For
* Proven planning experience on major infrastructure projects (£300m+) – ideally in the power or energy sector.
* Proficiency in Primavera P6 (ASTA and 4D modelling advantageous).
* A strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial awareness.
* A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Chartered status (CIOB, ICE) or working towards it.
* Experience across the full project lifecycle – from pre‑construction to delivery.
* The ability to lead, mentor, and influence across multidisciplinary teams.
Why Laing O'Rourke?
At Laing O'Rourke, planners aren't behind the scenes – they're at the heart of project leadership.
Benefits
* Competitive remuneration package (base salary + car/travel allowance).
* Private Medical Insurance, enhanced pension, parental leave schemes.
* Life/Dental/Critical illness insurance, income protection.
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays + 1 paid day for volunteering.
* Professional development opportunities.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we encourage applicants with long‑term conditions and disabilities to opt‑in for an interview. If you require adjustments, please inform us.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format, contact resourcingteam@laingorourke.com.
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