Senior Planner

Summary: The Senior Planner role involves managing the planning function for a Sub Lot within the HS2 Project in Balsall Common. The position requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with project requirements and effective monitoring of progress. The planner will also support the development of planning staff and promote best practices in project controls. This is a 12-month contract position classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of the planning function for a Sub Lot.
• Support the production and maintenance of the working programme.
• Assist with the maintenance of the Clause 32 monthly programme.
• Review and support the production of detailed Sub Lot programmes (MS Project).
• Ensure sub-contractors issue their Clause 31 and Clause 32 programmes.
• Monitor progress against plan and review with Sub Lot leads.
• Liaise with the implementation team on logic and communicate amendments.
• Assist in the production of process maps with the Planning Manager.
• Produce and maintain “As-Built” data.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, senior management, partners, and delivery teams.
• Establish and implement the planning responsibilities document.
• Coordinate and update programmes in line with performance during the Stage 2 period.
• Ensure compliance with HS2 requirements.
• Contribute to developing risks and opportunities, including QSRA and QCRA analysis.
• Support the production and delivery of the Performance Measurement Baseline and Updates.
• Ensure the programme captures scope management and aligns with BIM.
• Capture and integrate current and forecast programme, budget, cost, and risk at asset and sub-asset level.
• Promote best practice and innovation.
• Support the development of planning and project controls staff.
• Coach and support project control and planning staff as required.
• Ensure lean, coordinated, and visual performance metrics are in place.
• Use IT and systems effectively for timely and accurate reporting.
• Report performance (Earned Value, KPIs, cost account level) in accordance with HS2 procedures during Stage 2.
• Support BIM Coordinators to meet project requirements.
• Live the BBV values.
• Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
• Promote collaborative working.

Key Skills:

• Strong computer literacy, including Primavera (all versions), Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Substantial site experience, including time as a Senior Discipline Planner.
• Strong presentation skills.
• High attention to detail with strong logical aptitude.
• Experience delivering planning and project control services in large, complex construction/engineering environments.
• Understanding of tender and contract documentation and specifications.
• Knowledge of project controls, planning, and performance reporting methods.
• Understanding of risk and opportunity management.
• Knowledge of delay/change entitlement principles.
• Good understanding of construction markets, methods, plant, equipment, and labour.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods.
• Experience in linear works planning.
• TiLOS experience (desirable).
• Synchro experience (desirable).
• Degree, HND, or equivalent in a relevant subject (desirable).
• Professional membership of RICS / CIOB / RIBA / ICE / CIBSE (desirable).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Balsall Common

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other