Senior Planner

Our Client, a major Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnels consultancy are looking for a Senior Planner to play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery, commercial viability, and resource optimisation of projects across the Midlands and North region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:



* Prepare cost and resource-loaded programmes covering the complete project scope in line with the contract.



* Create and maintain robust, logically linked, cost and resource-loaded project programmes.



* Regularly update project programmes, ensuring they align with client expectations.



* Provide comprehensive programme updates and conduct reviews prior to submission.



* Prepare and submit weekly site progress photo reports.



* Carry out regular programme reviews to ensure contractual obligations are met.



* Perform impact assessments, delay analyses, and prepare cause-and-effect delay programmes.



* Monitor project progress through lookahead plans, site diaries, and regular site visits.



* Conduct forensic planning and prepare EOT (Extension of Time) programmes to support commercial submissions.



* Implement and maintain VVB planning standards and programme logic, while maintaining a programme log for all changes.



* Generate Earned Value Analysis (EVA) reports and regularly review SPI (Schedule Performance Index) and CPI (Cost Performance Index).



* Prepare tender programmes and contribute to tender submissions as requested by the Head of Planning.



* Support the commercial team in managing risks and opportunities (R&O) at project level.



* Resolve cross-functional planning issues and escalate concerns where necessary.



* Provide support to other VVB projects as directed by the Planning Manager.


ESSENTIALS EXPERIENCE:



* Minimum 10 years of experience in planning.



* Competence in creating planning documentation.



* Experience in infrastructure environments (utilities/civils).



* Strong understanding of achieving customer satisfaction and maintaining high standards.



* Proficiency in planning software and operational requirements.



* Awareness of inter-discipline requirements of design and construct projects.


DESIRABLES:



* Knowledge of major construction contracts (NEC, JCT, ICE).



* Background in electrical or mechanical engineering.



* Previous experience working for an M&E contractor.



* Proven experience of 3-5 years in a similar role.