Senior Planner / planning manager
Planner / Senior Planning Engineer / Planning Manager – Major National Grid Programme (Birmingham)
Location: Birmingham (with occasional travel to Suffolk-based sites from 2027)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + excellent package
Type: Permanent
We're supporting a leading Tier 1 contractor in the recruitment of Planning professionals at various levels – Planner, Senior Planner, and Planning Manager – to join the delivery team on the Great Grid Partnership, a £800m+ programme of works to upgrade and expand National Grid infrastructure across the UK.
This is a flagship scheme offering genuine long-term stability (7+ years) and exposure to major power and infrastructure works at national scale.
The Role
Based in the Birmingham office, you'll play a key role in the pre-construction and early delivery planning phase. Responsibilities will include:
Developing and maintaining project programmes in Primavera P6
Working closely with design, engineering, and delivery teams to sequence works effectively
Supporting the preparation of tender, baseline and detailed construction programmes
Providing accurate reporting, progress updates, and analysis to senior stakeholders
Helping shape delivery strategy and build methodology
From 2027 onwards, as the project moves into delivery, there will be occasional travel to site (approximately once every few months).
About You
Background in civil engineering, infrastructure or power projects with Tier 1 contractors
Ideally degree-qualified in engineering or construction-related discipline
Strong technical understanding – not just a programmer but a planner who adds value through insight and collaboration
Experienced in P6, with excellent communication and coordination skills
Why Apply?
Long-term, career-defining programme (7 years+)
Exposure to one of the UK's largest National Grid projects
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Excellent career progression opportunities
If you're looking for your next challenge within a high-profile major infrastructure environment, please apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion