About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our Major Projects team at our iconic Old Oak Common development in London.

HS2's new c. 1 billion Old Oak Common station will become the UK's best-connected rail station once completed. Our Balfour Beatty VINCI SYTRA joint venture will be responsible for the final design, construction, and commissioning of the station in Northwest London.

Upon completion, the new station will boast six underground platforms and up to eight platforms on the adjacent Great Western Main Line. Old Oak Common will also provide high-speed rail services to the Midlands, central London, Scotland, and the North, as well as direct services to three major airports. Incorporating passenger and retail facilities, the station will offer an exceptional customer experience for passengers and visitors.

As a Senior Planner, initially, you will work on the Public Realm packages, including hard and soft landscaping, drainage, architectural metal work, tree planting, and lighting. You will also handle procurement and tender review of all subcontract packages for the fit-out stage of the project.

What you'll be doing

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing plans and programmes for submission and reporting
• Managing Rail Systems interfaces and interfaces with MEP scope
• Process Mapping of works to System and geographical constraints
• Supporting Test & Commission programming
• Analyzing and optimizing labor resources and histograms
• Presenting/disseminating project programme philosophy and strategy

Who we're looking for

Requirements:

• Proficiency in planning software packages (P6 and others)
• Experience as a planner within the infrastructure industry
• Strong knowledge of NEC contract management
• Experience with MEP systems
• Engineering HNC or equivalent qualification

Ready to make a difference? Join us in shaping the future of UK rail. Apply now and be part of this extraordinary journey.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities.

Why join us?

We offer a full range of benefits, including:

• Smart working with up to 40% remote work where roles permit
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)
• Family-friendly policies, including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks for paternity/partners leave
• Additional benefits like pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business delivers complex and iconic infrastructure projects, including HS2 and Hinkley Point C. We leverage the latest technology to drive productivity and create sustainable, community-boosting solutions.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential for a successful workplace. Our strategy and actions aim to grow a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. For more, visit our diversity and inclusion page.

We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE. We signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter in 2020 to promote Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and encourages applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you meet the role's minimum requirements, we will offer an interview.