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Jacobs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
️ As a Senior Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful and timely completion of large-scale construction and civil infrastructure projects.
️ Your expertise in Primavera P6 and understanding of the NEC3/4 will be essential in developing and maintaining project schedules, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
️ Your ability to travel to client sites across the UK will help maintain strong relationships and ensure project alignment.
What's in it for You?
Career Growth Join a global trailblazer and work on high-impact projects that shape the future of industries
Collaboration Work closely with global SMEs, delivery teams, and clients to manage complex construction projects
Innovation Be at the forefront of innovative approaches to major complex civil infrastructure programmes
Flexibility Enjoy a hybrid work environment 2-3 days per week at Jacobs or client offices to foster collaboration within a supportive environment
Recognition Your expertise and commitment will be valued and leveraged to drive significant improvements in programme delivery
We Offer
Competitive salary We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experience
Flexible Work Arrangements Benefit from hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations
️ 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
Robust Pension Contributions We offer enhanced pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future
️ Comprehensive Health Coverage Single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add your partner and family
Family Planning Support Access to fertility healthcare and family planning services
Enhanced Parental Leave Enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs
Life assurance at 4x your salary
Income Protection Financial security in case of long-term illness or injury
Wellbeing Hub Free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn
Professional Development We cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
Community Engagement Participate in charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations
About The Opportunity
The Senior Planner will be responsible for
Project Scheduling Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring all project milestones and deadlines are met
Resource Management Allocating resources effectively and efficiently to meet project demands and timelines
Progress Monitoring Tracking project progress, identifying potential delays, and implementing corrective actions to keep the project on schedule
Reporting Preparing and presenting regular progress reports to project stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and potential risks
Compliance Ensuring all project activities comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other relevant regulations and standards
Risk Management Identifying and mitigating risks associated with project schedules and resource allocation.
Collaboration Working closely with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure seamless project execution
Documentation Maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, progress reports, and compliance records
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here's what you'll need
️ Project Management Proven experience in managing large-scale construction and civil infrastructure projects
️ Primavera P6 Proficiency Advanced knowledge and experience with Primavera P6 for project scheduling and management
️ NEC Awareness Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application in construction projects
️ Analytical Skills Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address project issues
️ Communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels
️ Attention to Detail High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in project schedules and reports
️ Team Player Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and foster positive working relationships
️ Travel Flexibility Willingness and ability to travel to client sites across the UK as needed
️ Degree qualified and holding certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar
Similar job titles this might be known as include
Project Scheduler
Planning Engineer
Construction Planner
Project Controls Manager
Project Planner
Scheduling Manager
Program Scheduler
Construction Scheduler
Project Control Specialist
Master Scheduler
Note that Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and a 40 hour working week as standard.
️ This role could be based in any of the Jacobs offices and will require regular site visits across the UK so travel flexibility is key.
Are you ready to challenge today and reinvent tomorrow with Jacobs
Apply now and be part of a team that is dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. www.jacobs.com
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s – find out more about our employee networks here https//www.jacobs.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity ;
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.
At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 45,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
Good luck with your application
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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