Regional Planning Manager
Job in
Bury, Greater Manchester, RH20, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-20
Listing for:
Metispeople
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
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Management
Project & Program Management, Operations Management, BD Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This is a senior role offering a genuine mix of team leadership, project management, technical planning and business development.
You will be responsible for a team of around 6 planners, overseeing their workload, development and performance, whilst also remaining hands-on with key projects and clients.
The Role
You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from tender planning through to project completion, with particular responsibility for:
* Leading and mentoring a team of approximately 6 planners
* Managing the delivery of planning services across multiple projects
* Providing senior planning support to clients and project teams
* Developing tender programmes and construction programmes
* Programme management from tender through to completion
* Extension of Time (EOT) preparation and management
* NEC planning and contract management
* Strong understanding and application of NEC Clauses 32 and 64
* Change, delay and impact analysis
* Supporting project teams with programme strategy and commercial awareness
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
* Contributing to business development and winning new work
* Identifying opportunities to develop existing client relationships
About You
We are looking for an experienced Planning Manager / Senior Planning Manager / Regional Planning Manager from a civil engineering background who is comfortable operating at both a technical and managerial level.
You should have:
* Strong UK civil engineering planning experience
* Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts
* Experience with Clauses 32 and 64
* Strong EOT, delay and change management experience
* Previous experience managing or mentoring planners
* The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
* Excellent client-facing and communication skills
* A commercial mindset and an interest in business development
Experience across both civil engineering and building/construction would be advantageous, although not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond purely project-based planning and take responsibility for people, projects, clients and regional growth within a consultancy environment.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation about the role, please get in touch
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