Job Description
Planning Manager - Tier 1 Main Contractor
-100,000 - -120,000 + Package | Tier 1 Main Contractor | Derby
I''m currently working with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Planning Manager to support their growing East Midlands business, based from their regional office in Derby.
This is a key role within the business, focused on both tender and live project planning across a diverse portfolio of major construction projects spanning sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, industrial and public sector developments.
Working closely with Operational, Commercial and Pre-Construction teams, you''ll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are planned, programmed and delivered successfully, whilst helping to drive planning best practice across the region.
Planning Manager Role:
- Develop and manage detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject
- Produce tender programmes, phasing plans and construction methodologies
- Support project teams throughout delivery, monitoring progress against programme
- Identify programme risks, constraints and critical path activities
- Develop recovery programmes and mitigation strategies where required
- Provide planning input during bid, pre-construction and project delivery phases
- Work closely with Operational, Commercial, Design and Pre-Construction teams
- Attend client and stakeholder meetings as the planning lead
- Produce programme reports, updates and performance analysis
- Support the implementation of planning best practice across the regional business
- Mentor and develop junior planning professionals where required
The Person:
I''m looking for someone with a strong background in Construction Planning within a Main Contractor environment, who has experience in managing a Planning team.
You''ll ideally have experience with:
- Asta Powerproject
- Building projects within a Main Contracting environment
- Tender and contract planning
- Critical path analysis and programme management
- Construction methodologies and sequencing
- Progress monitoring and programme reporting
- Delay analysis and recovery planning
- Working closely with multiple project stakeholders
- Projects typically ranging from -10m - -100m+
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Planning Manager seeking a role with one of the UK''s leading contractors, offering exposure to major projects and genuine long-term career progression.
What''s on Offer?
- -100,000 - -120,000 salary + package
- Car allowance
- Annual bonus scheme
- Private medical cover
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Tier 1 Main Contractor with a secured pipeline of work
- High-profile projects across the East Midlands
- Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development
Please apply now or get in touch with Joe Rowell at PSR Solutions.