Senior Planner
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £70,000.0 to £80,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Company car/ Car allowance + Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6AJ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4771892_1771342910 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a well‑established civil engineering contractor operating across the Midlands, known for delivering complex infrastructure schemes involving reinforced concrete works, drainage and groundworks. The organisation has a strong reputation for quality, safety and collaborative working across both Tier 1 and Tier 2 project environments.
Your new role
As Senior Planner, you will take responsibility for planning and programme management across tender, pre‑construction and delivery phases. You'll work closely with project teams, clients, design partners and other stakeholders to develop accurate, structured and achievable programmes.Your work will involve assessing construction methodologies, establishing critical paths, producing planning documentation, managing schedule updates and ensuring programme requirements under contract conditions are fully met. You'll also support the wider team by identifying risks, constraints and opportunities that may impact delivery.
What you'll need to succeed
- A civil engineering background with operational experience gained on site.
- Significant planning experience on civil engineering projects, ideally involving RC structures, drainage and groundworks.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, resource planning and programme management.
- Proficiency in P6 and Asta Powerproject.
- Knowledge of planning requirements under JCT and NEC contracts.
- Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Highly organised, proactive and confident, working independently.
What you'll get in return
- Salary up to £80,000 plus a competitive package
- Car allowance
- Enhanced pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days
- Employee assistance programme (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retail and lifestyle discounts via employee benefits platform
- Employee referral scheme
- Opportunities to work on significant regional civil engineering projects and progress within a growing planning function
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this Senior Planner position and feel your experience matches what we're looking for, we'd welcome your application.Please note: applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
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