Senior Planner

Building a sustainable tomorrow

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland. We are currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an experienced Senior Planner. A senior-level role responsible for developing, managing, and controlling detailed project schedules, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and driving schedule performance.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Making Possible

As Senior Planner, you'll be responsible for the following:

In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, integrating all disciplines and subcontractors.

Lead schedule reviews, risk analysis, and forecasting to identify potential issues.

Ensure the programme is produced on time by understanding the planning process to meet challenging deadlines, understanding the interface and reliance between elements/disciplines, and developing and monitoring integrated design, procurement, construction and commissioning programmes

Update, monitor and communicate progress through the programme, programme narrative and dashboards.

Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure schedule adherence.

Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management and clients.

Use advanced scheduling tools and techniques to optimize project delivery.

Manage change control and update schedules accordingly.

Contribute to project planning and control strategies.

Understand civil construction techniques and developing them into the programme.

Communicate the programme to the client, operational teams and sub-contractors.

Support the operational teams with lookahead programmes.

Support collaborative planning workshops.

Take ownership of the programme.

Identify and communicate programme risks to the operations and commercial teams.

Manage and incorporate CE's into the construction programme and jointly with the commercial team, secure full entitlement under the contract.

This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given.

What do you bring to the role?

Degree in construction management, engineering, or related discipline.

Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in project planning, preferably in construction.

Proficient in planning software like Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools.

Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to interpret complex project documents and contractual requirements.

Certification like AACE, PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), or similar is a plus.

Flexible to work onsite in Plymouth 3 days per week.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary

A wide range of family-friendly policies

Company car/car allowance/travel allowance

8 % matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The Application Process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Jonathan Schulte, Recruitment Manager, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), m: 07717 227890 / Email: jonathan.schulte@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.