Your newpany
Join a forward‑thinking, industry‑leading construction business with a strong project portfolio spanning the UK, including high‑profile schemes across MOJ, Education, Blue Light, Leisure andmercial sectors. Based in their Birmingham office, you’ll contribute toplex projects typically valued between £50m-£70m, playing a key role in both tenders and live project delivery. With a clear succession plan in place, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner – or an ambitious planner ready to step up, seeking a long‑term career path with genuine progression opportunities.
Your new role
As a Senior Planner, you will provide highly effective and professional planning and programming expertise to support both pre‑contract and project teams. You will take ownership of planning activities, ensuring projects are set up for success from tender through topletion. Key responsibilities include:
1. Instigating and monitoring a balanced suite of performance measurement criteria throughout the full project lifecycle.
2. Ensuring seamless integration between design, procurement and construction elements.
3. Producing integrated tender programmes and method statements, and presenting them at settlement meetings.
4. Leading change management processes, reviewing programme impacts and advising on EOT matters.
5. Producing schedules and analysing time‑related prelim reports and quotations.
6. Undertaking occasional site visits across regions including Preston and Cumbria.
What you’ll need to succeed
7. Strong experience as a stand‑alone Planner within the construction sector
8. The capability to manageplex, multi‑disciplinary programmes
9. Expertise in integrating design, procurement and construction sequencing
10. A proactive, self‑sufficient mindset with the confidence to contribute to tenders and live projects
11. Experience working on large‑scale construction projects, ideally in sectors such as MOJ, Education, Blue Light, Leisure ormercial
12. Ambition to grow – whether you are already operating at Senior Planner level or ready to step into a future Lead Planner position
What you’ll get in return
13. Profit share scheme
14. Car allowance orpany car
15. Exceptional corporate benefits including Private Medical Insurance, 8% employer pension contribution, Health & Wellness programme, and 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
16. Excellent career development support, with industry‑leading training and a clear progression pathway.
17. This role is office‑based five days per week, with flexibility considered where formally agreed.
What to do now
If you're a driven and knowledgeable Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a leading contractor, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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