Planning Manager

Title: Planning Manager
Location
:
Cardiff (Hybrid)
Salary
: £80-95,000 + package

A dynamic and growing project consultancy based in Cardiff is looking to appoint a Planning Manager or experienced Senior Planner looking to step up to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with key clients, providing expert planning support across a diverse portfolio of projects.

The successful candidate will be involved in the planning and delivery of a wide range of complex schemes across multiple sectors including new build construction, renewables, infrastructure and other major projects. Working in a client-facing capacity, you will provide strategic planning expertise, develop and manage project programmes, and support project teams to ensure successful delivery from early planning stages through to completion.

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes
• Provide planning support and strategic advice to clients and project teams
• Monitor project progress and produce programme updates and reports
• Identify programme risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams across a range of sectors
• Attend client and project meetings, providing clear planning insight and guidance
• Support the successful delivery of complex projects from concept through to completion

• Extensive UK construction industry experience
• Background gained within a main contracting environment
• Proven experience working as a Planning Manager or Senior Planner on complex construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a client-facing consultancy environment

• Join a dynamic and growing consultancy business
• Work with key clients on high-profile projects across multiple sectors
• Exposure to major schemes including construction, renewables and infrastructure
• Excellent opportunity for career progression and professional development

• £80-95,000 basis salary
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Clear long-term career progression within the business