Job Description
We are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Regional Planning Manager to take overall responsibility for the Planning function across its East Region, covering Derby, Leeds and Sunderland.This is an excellent opportunity for an established Planning Manager looking to take on a broader regional leadership role, overseeing a team of Planners based across three offices and playing a key part in the strategic direction and operational delivery of the region.The RoleReporting into the regional leadership team, you will take ownership of the regional planning function, ensuring a consistent, proactive and commercially focused approach to planning across the business.Key responsibilities will include:Leading and managing the regional Planning team, with Planners based across Derby, Leeds and Sunderland.Providing strategic planning leadership and support to Regional Directors, Project Directors and operational teams.Overseeing the development, review and management of tender and contract programmes.Ensuring effective planning, programming, progress monitoring and reporting across the regional project portfolio.Driving consistency and best practice in planning processes and standards across all three offices.Providing programme assurance, challenging project teams where necessary and identifying potential delivery risks.Leading on critical path analysis, programme reviews, mitigation strategies and recovery plans.Supporting ..... full job details .....