Planning Manager - Major Project

Planning Manager Major Project

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £65k - £85k (DOE) + Benefits

Lead planning excellence on one of the UK s most transformative projects a landmark development at the heart of the green industrial revolution. This is your opportunity to shape the planning and project controls function for a £1bn+ manufacturing facility that will set new standards for innovation and sustainability.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Manager to lead planning across one of the project s primary areas. You will ensure that planning forms the basis of key decision-making and aligns project delivery with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning function across one of the project s primary areas.
• Identify planning strategy, methods, and logistics required across the project lifecycle to deliver our product.
• Create detailed programmes with robust breakdown structures, correct logic, and engaging appearance.
• Define the work we are intending to do with precision and ensure clear logical flow.
• Create phasing diagrams, logistics plans, and resource/plant histograms and schedules to support planning.
• Establish certainty and ensure we know our progress position to shape future actions with knowledge.
• Increase predictability with robust project controls that forecast and generate early warnings.
• Use data to support decision-making and lower exposure to project risk.
• Clearly articulate planning and performance to stakeholders, project teams, customers, and supply chain partners.
• Consider commercial and contractual implications of planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control.
• Foster collaboration across internal and wider project teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience managing planning on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of working under the NEC form of contract.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of construction methods and planning from first principles.
• Strong knowledge of Powerproject planning software.

Desirable

• Experience in the industrial sector is highly advantageous.
• Ability to lead and mentor planning team members.
• Good experience and understanding of 4D planning and digital planning technologies.
• Experience working on Construction Management (CM) projects.

Additional Attributes

• Passion for innovation and driving planning initiatives.
• Proven experience contributing to pre-contract planning.

What s in It for You

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Performance-related progression opportunities.
• The chance to work on a project that will define the future of UK manufacturing.
• A collaborative, innovative environment where your expertise makes a real impact.

Ready to lead planning on a landmark project? Apply today and help shape Britain s sustainable future.