Senior Planner for Great Grid Upgrade - Power Sector

Laing O'Rourke group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Birmingham seeks a Senior or Principal Planner to join their Power Sector team for the Great Grid Upgrade. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning for major infrastructure projects and will thrive in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include managing planning from tender to delivery, developing construction programmes, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced pension

33 days holiday + 1 paid volunteering day

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of £300m major infrastructure project experience in the power sector.
• Experience across full project lifecycle from pre-construction to delivery.
• Excellent collaboration and influence across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning from tender through delivery.
• Develop and maintain construction programmes.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Proven planning experience on major infrastructure projects

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Strong understanding of NEC contracts

Ability to lead and mentor

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related

Chartered status (CIOB, ICE) or working towards it

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

A leading infrastructure company in Birmingham seeks a Senior or Principal Planner to join their Power Sector team for the Great Grid Upgrade. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning for major infrastructure projects and will thrive in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include managing planning from tender to delivery, developing construction programmes, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive remuneration package.