Senior Planner

Company: Fawkes & Reece
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Senior Planner | Birmingham | Major Projects | Main Contractor

An established and highly respected main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to support the delivery of a strong pipeline of projects across Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a healthy secured workload, including major commercial developments in Birmingham and Industrial projects across the region.

The Role:

As Senior Planner, you’ll play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of multiple live projects, working closely with operational teams from pre-construction through to completion.

Key responsibilities:

  • Producing and managing detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6.
  • Developing tender and contract programmes.
  • Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and implementing recovery strategies where required.
  • Working closely with project teams to ensure programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with project objectives.
  • Providing programme updates and reporting to senior management and clients.
  • Supporting planning best practice across multiple projects.

What We’re Looking for:

  • Proven experience as a Planner or Senior Planner with a main contractor.
  • Experience delivering commercial, education, or large-scale construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work across multiple projects within a collaborative delivery team.

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Long-term, secured pipeline of high-value projects across the Northwest.
  • Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile developments.
  • Clear career progression within a growing and well-established contractor.
  • Flexible working and a supportive team environment.

If you’re an experienced Planner looking to join a contractor with an exciting portfolio of projects and genuine long-term opportunities, I’d be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.

Posted: September 23rd, 2026