Senior Planner

Senior Planner | Birmingham | Major Projects | Main Contractor

An established and highly respected main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to support the delivery of a strong pipeline of projects across Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a healthy secured workload, including major commercial developments in Birmingham and Industrial projects across the region.

The Role:

As Senior Planner, you'll play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of multiple live projects, working closely with operational teams from pre-construction through to completion.

Key responsibilities:

• Producing and managing detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6.
• Developing tender and contract programmes.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and implementing recovery strategies where required.
• Working closely with project teams to ensure programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with project objectives.
• Providing programme updates and reporting to senior management and clients.
• Supporting planning best practice across multiple projects.

What We're Looking for:

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner with a main contractor.
• Experience delivering commercial, education, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across multiple projects within a collaborative delivery team.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term, secured pipeline of high-value projects across the Northwest.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile developments.
• Clear career progression within a growing and well-established contractor.
• Flexible working and a supportive team environment.

If you're an experienced Planner looking to join a contractor with an exciting portfolio of projects and genuine long-term opportunities, I'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.