Job Description
Title: Planning ManagerLocation: Surrey (Hybrid)Salary: up to £110,000 + car allowance + bonus + package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Planning Manager to join a leading name in the construction industry, overseeing a team of planners and driving the successful delivery of a £5bn landmark project in Surrey.
The Role
As Planning Manager, you'll take ownership of all aspects of project planning and controls, ensuring robust programmes are in place from inception through to delivery. You'll manage and mentor a talented team of planners, working closely with both internal stakeholders and a key client partner to ensure time, cost, and quality targets are met across this complex, multi-phase project.
Your expertise in Primavera P6 and NEC contracts will be crucial in providing strategic planning leadership, maintaining programme integrity, and driving performance across all disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing planning team.
- Oversee the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Work collaboratively with the client and delivery teams to ensure alignment of project objectives.
- Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Ensure full compliance with NEC contract requirements.
- Provide clear, data-driven insights to support decision-making at senior level.
About You
- Proven experience as a Planning Manager or Senior Planner within major construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong technical ability with Primavera P6.
- Solid understanding of NEC contract frameworks.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A natural leader with the ability to inspire, influence and drive delivery excellence.
Offer
- Salary £90-£110,000 per annum
- Annual car allowance £7,000
- Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
- Annual bonus scheme
- Hybrid working week
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible benefits scheme plus other great benefits
If you are looking for a new career challenge and you are interested in the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on for further information quoting reference 72028.
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