Overview
Planner / Senior Planning Engineer / Planning Manager - Major National Grid Programme (Birmingham)
Location: Birmingham (with occasional travel to Suffolk-based sites from 2027)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + excellent package
Type: Permanent
We're supporting a leading Tier 1 contractor in the recruitment of Planning professionals at various levels - Planner, Senior Planner, and Planning Manager - to join the delivery team on the Great Grid Partnership, a £800m+ programme of works to upgrade and expand National Grid infrastructure across the UK.
This is a flagship scheme offering genuine long-term stability (7+ years) and exposure to major power and infrastructure works at national scale.
Responsibilities
Based in the Birmingham office, you\'ll play a key role in the pre-construction and early delivery planning phase. Responsibilities will include:
* Developing and maintaining project programmes in Primavera P6
* Working closely with design, engineering, and delivery teams to sequence works effectively
* Supporting the preparation of tender, baseline and detailed construction programmes
* Providing accurate reporting, progress updates, and analysis to senior stakeholders
* Helping shape delivery strategy and build methodology
From 2027 onwards, as the project moves into delivery, there will be occasional travel to site (approximately once every few months).
About You
* Background in civil engineering, infrastructure or power projects with Tier 1 contractors
* Ideally degree-qualified in engineering or construction-related discipline
* Strong technical understanding - not just a programmer but a planner who adds value through insight and collaboration
* Experienced in P6, with excellent communication and coordination skills
Why Apply?
* Long-term, career-defining programme (7 years+)
* Exposure to one of the UK\'s largest National Grid projects
* Supportive, collaborative team culture
* Excellent career progression opportunities
If you\'re looking for your next challenge within a high-profile major infrastructure environment, please apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.
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