Senior Planner

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Danny Sullivan Group is currently looking for a Senior Planner for a role with a civil engineering contractor delivering large scale work on HS2 project in Birmingham.

The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering background-ideally starting their career on site as an engineer-before progressing into planning and project controls. You will be comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams and capable of translating technical and construction methodologies into robust and realistic programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6 (and other planning tools as required).
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure plans are fully integrated with design, procurement, and delivery schedules.
• Provide planning input to support tendering, design development, construction sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Conduct critical path, delay, and "what-if" analyses to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Support the production of weekly and monthly reports, including progress updates, earned value analysis, and variance assessments.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners to ensure alignment on programme objectives and milestones.
• Champion best practices in planning and project controls, mentoring junior planners where appropriate.

Experience/qualifications:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Planner/Senior Planner within a civil engineering contractor environment (major infrastructure experience preferred).
• Strong site-based experience early in career - understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and constraints is essential.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6; experience with other software (Tilos, MS Project, Power BI) advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and project reporting requirements.
• Experience on major infrastructure or rail projects (HS2 preferred) desirable.

What they offer:

• Competitive salary
• Car/car allowance
• 10% company pension contribution
• Yearly bonus
• Career upskilling/training courses

If this role sounds like it would be of interest then contact Jimmy Holly at Danny Sullivan Group for more details.