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# Senior Planner

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test,
commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that
are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

 

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and
regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising
their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation
at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around
1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very
best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in
infrastructure design.

## Context

SYSTRA Ltd is looking for a Senior Planner to join its UK/IRE project controls
team based in the Birmingham, providing technical planning expertise on bids and
live projects to ensure accurate programmes and robust project control materials
are in place.

 

This role is well suited to an ambitious and committed planning professional
with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, commercial awareness and the
ability to thrive in a dynamic, performance-driven team. With a focus on UK/IRE
infrastructure projects, the successful candidate will contribute to a diverse
portfolio of work for a wide range of clients.

## Missions/Main Duties

- Provide primary systems experience in UK Rail and the wider infrastructure
  industry.
- Lead and mentor early career professionals and other members of the planning
  team.
- Build relationships with internal and external clients and maintain regular
  client contact.
- Represent Project Controls and attend client and progress meetings.
- Produce compliant programmes that are logically robust, cost and resource
  loaded and cover the full project scope across all stages of the project
  lifecycle.
- Provide project performance data, project schedules and reports in a concise
  and timely manner.
- Ensure all planning processes and procedures are fully implemented on the
  project.
- Identify project risks, deviations and slippages, reporting and communicating
  issues to senior members of the Project Controls and Project Management teams.
- Understand the workload, priorities and allocation of team members.
- Identify and manage key input and output milestones.
- Identify key internal interfaces and third-party interfaces.
- Check programme achievements and provide constructive feedback, leadership and
  management.
- Analyse current and future workloads to ensure planning commitments can be
  achieved.
- Conduct risk workshops and undertake schedule risk analysis, presenting
  results and trends clearly.
- Ensure earned value management processes are followed and data analysis is
  carried out effectively.
- Provide regular supervision to junior members of the team as required.
- Experience and provide trend record of successfully fulfilling planning roles
  on complex multidisciplinary contracts.
- Demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach, seeking support when required.
- Travel to client sites and other SYSTRA offices as required.
- Produce comprehensive and professional programmes and project controls
  materials for bids and projects in line with required timescales.
- Ensure baseline programmes are in place and accepted by the client to support
  change management and demonstrate cause and effect.
- Analyse project performance and planning and project control material,
  advising the project team on likely impact and recommended improvements or
  mitigation.
- Ensure the project team is aware of and understands the programme, project
  drivers, key deliverables, critical path and sub-critical paths.
- Implement and maintain the requirements outlined on projects and bids.
- Undertake any other related responsibilities as directed by the Project
  Controls Director.
- Represent the function and business with stakeholders, including clients,
  suppliers and internal business functions.
- Coach and mentor junior team members within the planning function.

## Profile/Skills

- Strong experience in planning within the UK Rail and infrastructure sectors.
- Competent user of Primavera P6.
- Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) is desirable.
- HNC or degree in a relevant industry subject.
- Flexibility to work long hours where required to meet the demands of the role.
- Willingness to travel to client sites and other SYSTRA offices as required.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capability, with the ability to support and
  develop junior professionals.
- Good commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively in a
  client-facing environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience producing cost-loaded and resource-loaded programmes across the
  full project lifecycle.
- Good understanding of project controls, earned value management, schedule risk
  analysis and programme performance reporting.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, high-performance team environment.

**Why SYSTRA?**

 

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept
at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical
excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and
internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all
colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for
career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration
package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a
broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

 

**Flexibility**

 

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel
supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working
from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial
in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise
that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a
dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to
reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in

touch.

 

**Diversity & Inclusion**

 

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of
people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better
solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and
clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues
and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring
their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to
ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

 

**Wellbeing**

 

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and
mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of
support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating
workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external
support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social
calendar.

 

Apply and find out more about how Systra can support you in your career journey.

 

If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your
application or interview process please email:

reasonableadjustments@systra.com where your request will be treated
confidentially and with respect.

 

We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply
for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

 

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in
hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for
the role – you could still be just what we are looking for.

## Workplace Type

Hybrid