Regional Planning Lead - Construction Programs

A leading main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Regional Planner to join their senior management team in a newly created position, reporting directly into the Operations Director.

This is a key strategic hire for the business, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of operational programmes across multiple live and tendered schemes from pre-construction through to completion.

Location:

Loughton (70% office / 30% site-based across London)

Excellent Salary + Package

• Ownership of construction programmes across approximately 6 live projects
• Managing programmes from tender stage through full project lifecycle
• Monthly progress reporting, delay analysis and programme tracking
• Identifying programme risks, weaknesses and opportunities
• Supporting operational and commercial teams to ensure projects remain on track
• Producing high-quality tender programmes to support successful bids
• Working closely with senior leadership and attending client/tender interviews

• Expert user of ASTA Power project — essential
• Able to independently build, manage and interrogate programmes
• Strong operational understanding of construction delivery
• Confident challenging Project Directors and site teams where required
• Commercially aware with strong communication skills
• Comfortable working autonomously with minimal support
• Ideally suited to an experienced Project Manager looking to transition into a more strategic planning role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to move away from day-to-day site operations into a highly influential regional position within a growing contractor.