Senior Planner
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Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2481 (78% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and BAM UK & Ireland is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3116 (Planning, process and production technicians) or SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2481 Quality control and planning engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
3116 Planning, process and production technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The Ferrovial BAM Joint Venture has a proven track record of delivering critical UK infrastructure on time and within budget through strong collaborative partnerships.
We are now seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Planning Engineer to join the HS2 Track Infrastructure Project during its initial design phase. This phase will run alongside the completion of main works contracts, which are currently at their peak. The FBRS team will mobilise as soon as civil works are complete and will operate under a collaborative Rail Systems Alliance structure, designed to manage interfaces and resolve programme conflicts.
This role demands strong leadership and initiative to proactively develop and maintain realistic programmes, coordinating closely with design, supply chain, construction, and client teams.
Your teamCandidates will be based in our London office, located near Euston Station, and may be required to visit client offices in Birmingham on occasion.
We recognise the importance of flexibility and will consider flexible working arrangements following an initial team integration period on an individual basis, reviewing requests in line with project needs and BAM's Flexible working policy.
- Develop, manage, and maintain cost- and resource-loaded Primavera P6 (Cl32) programmes, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and overall project objectives, including responsibility for the programme narrative.
- Collaborate with project managers, designers, commercial leads, project controls, field engineers, and other stakeholders to gather data, assess progress, and identify risks or delays.
- Conduct regular schedule reviews and updates, providing accurate progress reports and highlighting critical and near-critical path activities.
- Coordinate with project controls to track and report performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) and other relevant metrics.
- Proven experience as a Senior Planning Engineer on large-scale projects (£200m+).
- Experience in joint venture, design or alliance environments (beneficial but not essential).
- Extensive planning and scheduling experience within construction (rail systems experience desirable but not essential).
- Qualification in civil engineering or construction (HND level or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of construction techniques with commercial and contractual awareness.
- Comfortable in client-facing roles with excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrable ability to develop, own, and drive programmes.
- Proficient in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project; 4D experience is advantageous). Experience with time-location planning is desirable but not essential.
- Ability to work to challenging timescales and maintain effective relationships across teams.
- Desirable: experience in Earned Value Management and knowledge of NEC contracts and public sector procurement processes.
- Competitive salary
- A wide range of family-friendly policies
- Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
- 8 % matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 days holiday
- 2 wellbeing days
- 1 volunteering day
- Personal and professional development
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality control and planning engineers (SOC 2481) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~52k in sample- Middle half £35,620–52,676
- Median £43,576
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. BAM UK & Ireland holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2481 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.