Senior Project Planner Full Time NEW

Sr. Project Planner

About Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group delivering complex construction and engineering projects across the globe. We enable sustainable infrastructure development through innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation.

Role Purpose

The Senior Planner is responsible for leading the development, management, and optimization of complex construction project schedules. The role provides strategic planning oversight, ensures effective resource utilization, and supports successful project delivery through advanced scheduling techniques and coordination across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project programmes in line with planning standards and procedures
• Define planning scope, constraints, and key project milestones
• Lead the preparation of tender programmes, methodologies, and sequencing strategies
• Produce planning deliverables including schedules, reports, presentations, and planning philosophies
• Manage and maintain the Contract Programme throughout the project lifecycle
• Analyze critical path and provide recommendations to optimize project delivery
• Implement change control processes and maintain baseline programmes
• Conduct delay analysis, EOT claims, and forensic schedule reviews
• Perform Earned Value Analysis (EVA) including CPI, SPI, EAC, and ETC tracking
• Support resource planning across labour, equipment, and materials
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance from a planning perspective
• Develop KPIs and track performance against project objectives
• Provide strategic planning insights and mentorship to junior planners

Technical Skills & Tools

• Primavera P6, MS Project, ASTA Powerproject
• Advanced scheduling & programme management
• Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Delay analysis & forensic planning
• Risk analysis tools (TRA, QSRA)
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in construction planning across complex projects – 11+ years of experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead planning activities across project lifecycle (tender to execution)
• Experience in managing contract programmes and planning deliverables
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and logistics
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders including clients and subcontractors
• Degree in Engineering / Construction Management or equivalent (preferred)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and mentoring capability
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Behavioural Expectations

• Collaborate effectively across teams
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Take ownership and drive results
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, and delivery excellence

Manyata Tech Park, Nagawara – Bengaluru