Senior Planner - Construction / Civil Infrastructure - #1799101

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As a Senior Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful and timely completion of large-scale construction and civil infrastructure projects.

Your expertise in Primavera P6 and understanding of the NEC3/4 will be essential in developing and maintaining project schedules, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Your ability to travel to client sites across the UK will help maintain strong relationships and ensure project alignment.

What's in it for You?

Career Growth Join a global trailblazer and work on high-impact projects that shape the future of industries

Collaboration Work closely with global SMEs, delivery teams, and clients to manage complex construction projects

Innovation Be at the forefront of innovative approaches to major complex civil infrastructure programmes

Flexibility Enjoy a hybrid work environment 2-3 days per week at Jacobs or client offices to foster collaboration within a supportive environment

Recognition Your expertise and commitment will be valued and leveraged to drive significant improvements in programme delivery

We Offer

Competitive salary We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experience

Flexible Work Arrangements Benefit from hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations

24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days

Robust Pension Contributions We offer enhanced pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future

Comprehensive Health Coverage Single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add your partner and family

Family Planning Support Access to fertility healthcare and family planning services

Enhanced Parental Leave Enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs

Life assurance at 4x your salary

Income Protection Financial security in case of long-term illness or injury

Wellbeing Hub Free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn

Professional Development We cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities

Community Engagement Participate in charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations

About The Opportunity

The Senior Planner will be responsible for

Project Scheduling Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring all project milestones and deadlines are met

Resource Management Allocating resources effectively and efficiently to meet project demands and timelines

Progress Monitoring Tracking project progress, identifying potential delays, and implementing corrective actions to keep the project on schedule

Reporting Preparing and presenting regular progress reports to project stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and potential risks

Compliance Ensuring all project activities comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other relevant regulations and standards

Risk Management Identifying and mitigating risks associated with project schedules and resource allocation.

Collaboration Working closely with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure seamless project execution

Documentation Maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, progress reports, and compliance records

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

Project Management Proven experience in managing large-scale construction and civil infrastructure projects

Primavera P6 Proficiency Advanced knowledge and experience with Primavera P6 for project scheduling and management

NEC Awareness Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application in construction projects

Analytical Skills Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address project issues

Communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels

Attention to Detail High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in project schedules and reports

Team Player Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and foster positive working relationships

Travel Flexibility Willingness and ability to travel to client sites across the UK as needed

Degree qualified and holding certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar

Similar job titles this might be known as include

Project Scheduler

Planning Engineer

Construction Planner

Project Controls Manager

Project Planner

Scheduling Manager

Program Scheduler

Construction Scheduler

Project Control Specialist

Master Scheduler

Note that Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and a 40 hour working week as standard.

This role could be based in any of the Jacobs offices and will require regular site visits across the UK so travel flexibility is key.

Are you ready to challenge today and reinvent tomorrow with Jacobs

Apply now and be part of a team that is dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. www.jacobs.com

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s – find out more about our employee networks here https//www.jacobs.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity ;

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At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 45,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

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