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Senior Planner

United Kingdom, Birmingham 400.00 - 425.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Planner to support a major rail infrastructure programme at Interchange Station, Birmingham. Working on behalf of a leading consultancy client, this role will play a key part in the successful planning and delivery of complex civil engineering works associated with station and rail infrastructure development. This is a contract opportunity requiring on-site presence three days per week in Birmingham, working within the IR35 framework. Remainder of the week working from home.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using industry-standard planning tools (e.g. Primavera P6)
  • Produce integrated project programmes covering all stages of civil engineering and rail infrastructure works
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, and delivery teams to ensure programme alignment with project milestones and objectives
  • Identify critical path activities, risks, and opportunities within the programme and implement mitigation strategies
  • Provide progress reporting, schedule analysis, and forecasting to key project stakeholders
  • Support change management processes including programme updates resulting from scope changes
  • Ensure planning outputs meet client, regulatory, and industry standards
  • Contribute to project planning workshops, coordination meetings, and programme reviews

Requirements

  • Extensive experience as a Senior Planner within large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of construction planning methodologies and programme management
  • Proven experience using Primavera P6 or similar planning software
  • Experience working on rail or station infrastructure projects is highly desirable
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, construction methodologies, and contract requirements
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Experience working within consultancy or client-side environments is advantageous
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