Senior Planner - Warrington

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About the role

We're looking for a Senior Planner to join our team our team in Warrington and play a key role in delivering a range of civil engineering projects, including highways and coastal defence schemes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Planner who enjoys working on complex, varied projects and wants to make a real impact on how we deliver for our clients and communities.

What you'll be doing

• Leading on the preparation, development, and management of project programmes across multiple schemes
• Using planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta, MS Project and Excel to build accurate schedules and track progress
• Working closely with project managers, engineers and commercial teams to keep programmes on course.
• Identifying and communicating risks, delays, and opportunities for efficiency.
• Producing clear, insightful reports and forecasts for stakeholders.
• Mentoring junior planners and supporting the wider planning function within the business.

Who we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner in civil engineering, ideally with exposure to highways or coastal defence projects
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, Asta, MS Projects and Excel.
• A good understanding of construction processes, sequencing and project lifecycles.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Someone who can work independently while also being a collaborative team player.

Why work for us

If you're inspired by the chance to grow like never before through meaningful work, join us as a Senior Planner. As well as benefits that include a share plan, pension, recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and generous annual and volunteering leave, you'll be safe, seen, heard and respected throughout your career with us. Apply now.

About us

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our Smart Working policy enables employees to work flexibly where operationally possible and we would be happy to explore this with you.

To find out more about our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, visit our website at https://www.balfourbeatty.com/how-we-work/diversity-and-inclusion/

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Further information about Disability Confident can be found at https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/