Senior Planner (Integrated Planning) in West Bromwich

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to deliver high‐quality integrated planning across major infrastructure programmes. The role sits within Cooper Moss Rutland and supports client delivery through best‐in‐class planning expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain integrated project schedules across the programme.
• Ensure alignment between schedule, cost, risk and commercial inputs to create a cohesive programme view.
• Support the development of baseline schedules, including logic, sequencing and dependencies.
• Monitor programme performance, identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide clear reporting and insight to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure plans are realistic, achievable and aligned to delivery objectives.
• Support planning governance, controls and best practice across the programme.
• Engage with stakeholders across multiple disciplines to ensure consistency and alignment in planning approach.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner within complex infrastructure or major project environments.
• Strong expertise in integrated planning, bringing together schedule, cost, risk and commercial data into a single programme view.
• Demonstrable experience developing, managing and assuring complex project schedules using industry‐standard planning tools.
• Experience within energy, power or similarly regulated infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of planning best practice, governance and controls within a Project Controls environment.
• Ability to analyse programme performance and provide clear insight to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders, ensuring alignment between delivery teams and programme objectives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge where required.

Eligibility & Location

• Full right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Hybrid working model – 2 days per week in Birmingham.

Benefits & Compensation

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (including Dentist and Optician).
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary).
• Pension – employer contribution of 4%.
• Company and personal performance‐based bonus.
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Long Service Leave.
• Training and professional development.
• Regular social events.
• Perkbox – employee experience platform.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident, committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.