Balfour Beatty Vinci has an exciting opportunity for a Planner to join our team in Birmingham.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Balfour Beatty Vinci in the delivery of Europe's largest major infrastructure project. We are currently looking to recruit a Planner as part of our Design team.

What We Can Offer You:

Joining the country largest infrastructure project there are a whole host of opportunities to develop, progress and gain experience that will last a lifetime.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do and as such we realise they are the reason we are able to achieve the performance expected from our clients.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we can also offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Company Pension scheme;
• Share Scheme opportunities;
• Competitive annual leave;
• Flexible Benefits;
• Flexible Working.

What you'll be doing:

• Implement the planning responsibilities document.
• Ensure compliance to HS2 requirements.
• Capture and integrate current and forecast programme, budget, cost, and risk at asset and sub-asset level
• Practice best practice and innovation
• Assist the Project Team to timely deliver projects and improve performance
• Effectively using IT and systems as a key enabler for gathering and timely and accurate reporting on project performance
• Live the BBV values Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm Collaborative working
  

Who we're looking for:

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Computer literacy: - Primavera (all versions) - Microsoft Project - Word/Excel - TiLOS - Synchro Report writing skills;
• Some site experience of which some must be in relevant disciplines and some as a discipline planner;
• Presentation skills;
• Aptitude for logic and attention to detail;
• Some experience of planning & project control services within large complex environments within the construction and engineering industry;
• A working knowledge of methods of project controls, planning and performance reporting;
• Knowledge of risk;
• An appreciation of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay or change entitlement;
• A knowledge of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements.

Why work for us:

Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is responsible for designing and building part of the most exciting and challenging infrastructure project in Europe: HS2.

We are building the West Midlands section of HS2's Phase One route, spanning approximately 90km from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire. We will be employing thousands of people from the region to design and build the civil infrastructure for HS2 and we are looking for a wide range of skills to join the team and support this unique and ground-breaking project.

Diversity and Inclusion: We aim to be a leader in equality, diversity and inclusion by creating a safe inclusive working environment for all - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. We are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of year round learning opportunities and provide personal development opportunities. Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture.

Flexible working: Flexible or agile working is encouraged at BBV and we recognise the value and diversity of candidates which this can bring to our business operations. Not every role can provide a variety of working patterns to suit people's personal needs however we are happy to discuss agile working opportunities at BBV with you.

Disability confident: We care about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. BBV is Disability Confident committed and we welcome applications from candidates with a disability.

About us:

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a long-established joint venture between two global leaders in the delivery of critical infrastructure. Working together for over 30 years, we have been successful in delivering a number of significant infrastructures; creating unrivalled expertise and capability across rail, highways and aviation sectors in the UK and beyond.

In 2008, we announced our formal alliance with the aim of delivering modern and innovative solutions to the UK's infrastructure needs. Since then, our collaboration has gone from strength to strength. We've successfully bid and delivered many key projects for Crossrail and Highways England Smart Motorways Programme. Balfour Beatty VINCI is a powerhouse for critical infrastructure.