Overview

Senior Planner - Construction / Civil Infrastructure role at Jacobs in Birmingham, United Kingdom. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful and timely completion of large-scale construction and civil infrastructure projects. Travel to client sites across the UK will be required to maintain strong relationships and project alignment.

Responsibilities

• Project Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively to meet project demands and timelines.
• Progress Monitoring: Track project progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on schedule.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular progress reports to project stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and potential risks.
• Compliance: Ensure all project activities comply with NEC3/4 and other relevant regulations and standards (including NEC awareness).
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to project schedules and resource allocation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure seamless project execution.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, progress reports, and compliance records.

What you’ll need

• Project Management experience on large-scale construction and civil infrastructure projects.
• Primavera P6 proficiency: advanced knowledge and experience for project scheduling and management.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application in construction projects.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in schedules and reports.
• Team player with ability to collaborate effectively.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites across the UK as needed.
• Degree qualified; professional certification such as PMP or similar preferred.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits aligned with skills and experience.
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid/hours patterns.
• 24 days holiday plus option to buy a further 10 days.
• Enhanced pension contributions up to 10% and health coverage (single medical plus Digital GP).
• Family planning support and parental leave benefits.
• Life assurance at 4x salary and income protection.
• Wellbeing resources and access to professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Community engagement through charity matched-funding and volunteering opportunities.

Note: Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment with a standard 40-hour week. The role is based in Jacobs offices with regular UK site visits and travel flexibility is key.