Planning Manager

Title:

Planning Manager

Location:

Derby (hybrid)

Salary: up to circa £100,000 + car allowance + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Manager to join one of the UK’s leading main contractors on a major construction project based in Derby.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an established and highly experienced project team, playing a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a complex, high-profile scheme that offers long-term secured work and excellent career prospects.

As Planning Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing the planning function on a major construction project, ensuring robust programme management throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with the project delivery team, you will develop, manage and monitor detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6, providing accurate progress reporting, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting key project decisions to ensure successful delivery.

This is a hybrid position, with approximately three days per week on site in Derby and the remainder working remotely, offering an excellent balance between site collaboration and flexible working.

• Lead the planning and programming activities for a major construction project.
• Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Monitor progress against programme, identifying potential delays and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Produce regular progress reports, programme updates and look-ahead schedules.
• Work closely with project managers, commercial teams and site management to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
• Support change management and programme impact assessments.
• Attend planning, progress and client meetings, providing expert planning advice.
• Promote planning best practice throughout the project and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

We’re looking for an experienced Planning Manager who thrives in a site-based environment and enjoys working as part of a collaborative project team on large-scale construction schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work and an outstanding reputation for delivering complex construction projects.

In return, you’ll receive:

• Salary up to £100,000 per annum
• Company car or annual car allowance of £6,000
• Annual Bonus
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working, with approximately three days per week on site and the remainder working remotely.
• Long-term, secure work on a flagship construction project.

Salary: £90000 – £100000/annum + package

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Derby, Derbyshire