Senior Planner

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our BB Kilpatrick team to work at Warrington with requirement to visit site at Sellafield, Seascale.

Role Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Project Lead, Bid Manager or Planning Manager, to be responsible for implementing the requirements of the tender and / or project planning procedures, ensuring compliance with the business management system and for some aspects of team management, as and when required
To establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with customers, project team, partners and bid teams.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Planner you will be:

Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance
Identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements
Identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme
Establishing and agreeing with Operations construction outputs and agreeing working hours with appropriate Estimator
Establishing and agreeing with Operations and Bid Team key methods of construction, sequencing, installation and commissioning
Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including programmes, planning philosophy, presentations and reports
Producing the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with the tender requirements
Developing overall programmes, issue to all parties for review and implement

recommendations, innovation and best practice as applicable
Reconciling company and sub-contract plant/labour and major materials elements in conjunction where appropriate Applying resource levelling techniques as necessary - Interfacing with third parties to identify and resolve issues

Who we're looking for

Personal Qualities and Experience:

Substantial experience of planning services within large complex environments within the construction and engineering industry
Good experience in the use of planning techniques and the required planning toolsets
Good understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
Good understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring
Good understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning/programming
Good understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay or change entitlement
Good understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements
Relevant CSCS Card

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.

- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit 

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: 

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at