Senior Planner (4D) in London

We are hiring 4D Senior Planners to drive excellence across different project areas. If you are highly motivated and ambitious with proven expertise in Bentley Synchro 4D Pro and a deep understanding of model authoring tools, this is an opportunity for you. This unique role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, growing team and apply 4D methodologies across diverse sectors, including tunnels, headhouses, civils, and earthworks.

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive 4D models throughout all project stages.
• Validate the design and construction schedule by visually demonstrating the sequence of works, proactively identifying physical and time clashes, and uncovering new opportunities.
• Leverage advanced 4D planning techniques to enhance project success and foster innovation.
• Develop 4D models and phasing plans to communicate project logistics and strategic sequences.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of Synchro 4D models, including creation, data linking, and continuous maintenance.
• Partner with project teams to design construction methodologies prioritising safe delivery and logical sequencing.
• Create logistics, land use and temporary works 3D models.
• Create animations/simulations at defined stages for communicating the overall job sequence.
• Generate as-built programmes to identify and analyse deviations from established baselines.
• Produce recurring lookahead visuals to facilitate team briefings and executive reporting.
• Add SHE data to the model to assist the H&S team.
• Provide visual validation of timelines to support internal and external project assurance reviews.
• Provide hands-on technical support, mentoring, and targeted training to develop capability across project teams.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and training, helping to develop project management skills and capabilities across the organisation.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Architecture / Construction / Engineering or appropriate professional qualification.
• Proven experience in planning within large-scale construction projects.
• Appreciation of real critical path management and control and background in scheduling.
• Strong hands-on experience on Bentley’s Synchro 4D Pro platform.
• Very good proficiency and experience of model authoring tools such as Bentley's Open Building Designer, or MicroStation.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and contributing to project delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to work with Delivery Teams developing and implementing strategies and practical applications.

About The Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services. The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.