Senior Planner
Balfour Beatty Plc
Lead M&E planning, schedule & risk for Net Zero Teesside power project.
15 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Redcar, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
26,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Support services
Infrastructure investments
Project management
Engineering
Asset operation and maintenance
Infrastructure financing
Rail construction
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Off-site solutions
Pipe fabrication and installation
Infrastructure Investments
Construction Services
Support Services
Civil engineering
Building
Role
What you would be doing
baseline planning
risk analysis
work breakdown
earned value
schedule reporting
resource loading
- Challenging schedule and cost variances against the baseline plan and wider portfolio
- Assist with people management and resourcing of the project
- Establish and monitor resource loaded, logic linked, baseline plan(s) for the project in accordance with project and corporate processes
- Lead project risk analysis sessions and prepare risk mitigation plan(s)
- Establish robust Work Breakdown Structures in terms of project scope and execution
- Ensure the reasons for, and the factors influencing each change to the project’s
- Capture project budgetary costs and resources in the plan to determine time phasing of expenditure and the total project budget
- Discuss and review plans with management and other stakeholders to identify priorities for construction and communicate the strategy
- Prepare and present detailed planning information (Gantt charts etc) for use by project team
- Support the delivery of UKCS’s Sustainability activities
- Attend and guide progress meetings while building relationships and maintaining
- Ensure project documentation and files are maintained in line with company
- Facilitate acceptance of and ensure that the project plan embraces the full project work scope, is fit for purpose and is achievable
- Collate and disseminate data required for monthly reporting
- Oversee subcontractors schedules/reporting, including monitoring of contractor
- Regular interfacing and integration with the project controls team to maintain an
- Leading, mentoring, and coaching the team of planning engineers across the M&E
- Talent Builder: Recruits and promotes the best people available to fill current roles
- Attend and contribute toward industry events
- Operational Excellence: Plans and organises resources to safely achieve maximum
- Develop, control, monitor, analyse and report on schedule related aspects for the
- Integrate 3rd party schedules (Vendors & Subcontractors) and data into the overall
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
- Interface with other departments regarding the project’s activities which may have an impact and ensure correctly captured data is input to the schedule and portfolio
- Report slippages against project baseline and advise potential impact on project critical activities
- Maintain and control project baselines in line with clients’ procedures and guidance
- Ensuring documents are compliant with latest works information and kept Up To Date and reviewed on a minimum 6 monthly basis
- Leading the M&E Planning team with key interface to the other business units/lead
- Lead on EVM (Earned Value Management) and practice within the project schedules
What you bring
primavera p6
o365
apm member
earned value
project controls
hnc/hnd
- High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills
- Ability to interact confidently with a project team
- Is a member of a professional management body i.e., APM
- Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, preferably in a highly regulated environment
- Proficient on O365
- Experience across the project lifecycle (Engineering, Procurement, Construction,
- Excellent Primavera (P6) knowledge and experience
- Agile: Learns quickly, adapting thought and action to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change
- Experience / understanding of Earned Value Analysis
- Experience in building cost and resource loaded plans
- Communication: Clearly communicates ideas, plans and priorities to others. Makes
- Smart: Thinks broadly about the business, going beyond own professional knowledge to demonstrate sound commercial judgement. Generates innovative approaches with potentially significant long-term impact
- Experience / understanding in the interpretation of estimating, scheduling,
- HNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a cost related discipline is desirable.
- Embrace learning and development opportunities
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Company
Overview
1909
Year Founded
The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.
£10 billion
Annual Revenues
The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.
FTSE 250
Stock Exchange Ranking
The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.
- It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
- Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
- Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
- An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.
- They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
- They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
- They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
- They prioritize personal safety above all else.
- They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
- They foster a culture of positive communication.
- They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
- They encourage growth and development continuously.
- They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
- They value every individual and their contributions.
Net Zero by 2045 & 2050
Emissions Reduction Targets
Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
50% Emissions Cut by 2030
Carbon Reduction Goal
Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.
40% Waste Reduction
UK Waste Intensity Target
Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.
£3B Social Value by 2025
Community Investment Goal
Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.
- Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
- Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
- Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
- First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle
60% by 2030
Minority Ethnic & Black Representation
Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.
50% by 2030
Female Colleagues
Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.
- Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn
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