Senior Planner

Senior Planner – West Midlands
Location: Birmingham (with travel to sites across the Midlands)

A privately owned contractor, delivering high-quality private sector schemes valued up to £100m, is seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing team. The business is in a strong position, having recently secured £200m of new workload across the Midlands, providing excellent opportunities for career development.

Role Overview:
As a Senior Planner, you will bring your expert knowledge to develop planning and programming strategies aligned with project objectives while maintaining a clear understanding of client requirements for programme delivery. You will:

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Attend interviews, presentations, and meetings as required, ensuring a thorough understanding of customer and project stakeholder needs.

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Contribute your planning expertise, operational insight, and build methodology input to support bid submissions.

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Develop strategic stage programmes for projects and undertake independent analysis of site progress to validate project team reports.

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Provide guidance and mentorship, supporting the development of planning capability within the region.

Requirements:

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Proven experience in planning and programme management on complex projects.

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Strong operational understanding and ability to deliver strategic programme solutions.

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Ideally, previous line management experience and a track record as an inspirational mentor.

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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

What We Offer:

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The chance to work on high-value, high-profile projects in the Midlands and Northern regions.

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Career progression and development opportunities within a growing, privately owned business.

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A collaborative environment where your expertise and input make a tangible difference.

If you’re an experienced planner looking to take the next step in your career with a company that delivers real impact, we want to hear from you