Average Assistant Planner salary in Birmingham

Senior Planner Birmingham / West Midlands Perm/Full Time Competitive Salary, Travel Allowance + Flexible Benefits  Summary We are looking for a Senior Planner to join our West Midlands part of the Engineering business to work on exciting projects coming through the pipeline. The main purpose of the role is to plan the allocated high value / complex project producing workable realistic and efficient programmes of work which meet an appropriate standards. Plans will be implemented with the best-practice approach utilising Critical Path Analysis, Resource Planning, Cost Management and Progress/Productivity Monitoring and Control. Responsibilities Key deliverables in this role are: Arrange and facilitate internal integrated planning meetings with relevant project stakeholders to agree the team input into the project plan and work closely with said team and our external customer. Produce and agree a ‘Contract Baseline’ programme for each allocated project; that aligns with the agreed formal contract, price and workscope, and reduces risk for NG Bailey.In conjunction with the Planning Manager, ensure that planning outputs / reports are produced in a timely manner for all contract reviews. Support operational teams in order to ascertain whether project targets are being achieved and to jointly establish and agree any corrective measures to be taken where necessary.Take responsibility for all allocated projects, ensuring that progress and productivity is effectively monitored against project plan, produce and circulate clear reports to the appropriate stakeholders in a concise and timely manner (e.g. Resource Histograms, 'S' Curves, Earned Value Analysis).Maintain and update contract baseline in line with agreed contract change (eg variations). Ensure that change impacts are effectively communicated to Operations and Commercial Teams. Ensure that the inclusion of variations are communicated and integrated into project plans.In conjunction with the Planning Manager, perform Time/Risk analysis against programmes at regular intervals with the Project Manager throughout the whole project life cycle.Participate within bid activity as requested by the senior management; working in conjunction with the Business Development department, in line with the Focus Win processes.Ensure that all planning related activities are carried out in compliance with contractual obligations, internal processes and external legislation governing business operations. Requirements To be successful in this role you will have: Considerable experience in a planning role on medium to large MEP / Industrial Building Services projects is essential.Proficient with using P6Construction site experienceExperience of NEC 3 contracts (desirable)Must be able to create and own the programming from initial tender through to completion including commissioning. Benefits 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidaysPension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contributionPrivate healthcareFree 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)DiscountsPersonal development programmeFlexible BenefitsTravel allowance Next Steps:  As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.   We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.  About Us:  We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.  Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.  Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #LI-MD1

Role: Engineering PlannerLocation: Birmingham Hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday-FridayOur client is a well-established manufacturer with a strong focus on continuous improvement, reliability, and health/safety. They foster a culture that values the development of staff and processes.As an Engineering Planner, you will play a crucial role in coordinating site maintenance planning to ensure a cost-effective, reliability-centred, and efficient maintenance work order system. Working closely with other departments, you will contribute to the smooth operation of the facility by creating and updating scheduled maintenance activities, managing work backlogs, and supporting the use of SAP PM/BI/MRS/MM for structured maintenance plans and historical documentation.Duties and Responsibilities: - Coordinate agreed maintenance plans and create and update scheduled maintenance activities- Allocate parts and materials, and assist with production work order generation and management- Plan and organise day-to-day maintenance activities and shut-down coordination- Control and populate the engineering plan, and manage work backlogs- Support the use of SAP PM/BI/MRS/MM for structured maintenance plans and historical documentation- Schedule workload for Multiskilled Shift Technicians and review SAP Plant Maintenance modules- Act as a site contact for contract labour and ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard- Carry out risk assessments, attend/organise courses and meetings, and raise and manage work ordersThe ideal candidate:- Previous experience in a similar role- Familiarity with SAP PM/BI/MRS/MM - Strong scheduling and planning skills- Experience within engineering or manufacturing industries (desirable)- Minimum 5 GCSEs On top of a competitive base salary, you will also be eligible to earn a company bonus, overtime, an enhanced company pension, holiday allowance including 3 x 18 consecutive days off, and other benefits, including full access to onsite facilities (gym and canteen).At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...

Senior PlannerLocation: Sutton Coldfield Penguin Recruitment is working on behalf of a well established and growing planning consultancy to recruit a Senior Planner for their Sutton Coldfield office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join a respected private consultancy, taking a leading role on a varied portfolio of planning projects and supporting clients through the planning process from initial appraisal through to determination and post-consent matters. The Role As a Senior Planner, you will manage your own caseload while contributing to the wider success of the team. Responsibilities will include: Managing and delivering planning applications across a range of development sectors Preparing planning statements, appeals and pre-application submissions Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy reviews Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and project teams Supporting and mentoring junior planners where required About You To be successful in this Senior Planner role, you will ideally have: A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline MRTPI status (or working towards chartership) Several years' experience within a consultancy or local authority setting Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management Excellent written and verbal communication skills The ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines Why Apply? This Senior Planner position offers the chance to join a supportive consultancy environment with exposure to a diverse range of projects and clear opportunities for professional progression. For more information about this Senior Planner opportunity, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.