What you'll be doing

• Expert in identifying planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements alongside identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme.


• Lead the collaborative development and agreement on logical sequencing and methodologies during the tender stage, ensuring alignment with project objectives.


• Oversee the planning team to adopt efficient design, procurement, and construction strategies for successful project delivery.


• Guide the planning processes by developing key deliverables such as programs, planning philosophy, presentations, and reports.


• Formulate Tender Programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and driving effective planning strategies to ensure project success.


• Provide strategic planning guidance during the tender and contract stages in line with the gated business lifecycle.  


• Ensure adherence to planning procedures and contribute actively to the project's overall success under the leadership of the Planning/Project Lead.


• Interrogate project critical path and provide analysis to project teams.


• Assessing project baselines against the current project change control process.


• Oversee contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance and resolving contract-related issues.

Who we're looking for

• Proficiency in project management tools/software like Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, or ASTA.


• Previous experience as a Planning Manager in the construction industry.


• In-depth understanding of construction project management principles and methodologies.


• Expertise in project scheduling, planning, and risk management (TRA, QSRA).


• Familiarity with financial aspects of project planning, including budgeting, cost estimation and delay analysis. 


• Knowledge of NEC3 form of contract and evaluation of compensation events.


• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.


• Experience of training people in planning.

What's on offer

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive / negotiated salary


• Medical health cover


• Company car / car allowance


• Discretionary annual bonus


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays


• Pension savings schemes


• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies


• Payment of 1 annual professional membership


• Access to our employee referral scheme


• Discretionary annual salary reviews

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UKs rail networks designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

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: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com