Planning Manager

About Barhale

Barhale Is a Business Founded On Family Values, Having Been Established By Our Chairman, Dennis Curran, In 1980. We Are One Of The Largest Privately Owned Civil Engineering And Infrastructure Specialists In The UK, With Over 40 Years Of Experience In Providing Design, Civil Engineering And Maintenance Services Working Across Multiple Sectors, Including

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry‑leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. With AMP8 ahead, we’re gearing up for our biggest challenge yet, delivering an ambitious programme of projects that will shape the future of water infrastructure.

You will be providing strategic visibility of the Delivery Area’s portfolio, including Live and Future schemes, to the Senior Programme Manager regarding the performance of the portfolio of projects, including risks to delivery, opportunities, and resources.

You will actively lead the progression and development of and provide supervision to the other Planners in the team. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of the Planning within that delivery team and be accountable for the same to the PMO Manager.

You and your team will maximise opportunities to deliver the projects on time, controlling all aspects of the delivery of projects on time, including change management, supply chain and resources throughout the life cycle of the projects on and off‑site.

Experience working on large‑scale or significant value projects within the Civil engineering sector, preferably in the Water Industry, including leading a team of Planners. P6 experience is essential.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for project planning and delivery? Do you thrive in a leadership role, driving teams to achieve excellence? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

• Lead & Influence – Play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with Delivery Directors and Programme Managers.
• Shape the Future – Own the planning strategy, ensuring successful project execution and continuous improvement.
• Develop & Inspire – Mentor and lead a team of planners, driving collaboration and best practices.
• Drive Efficiency – Identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure on‑time project delivery.
• Embrace Innovation – Leverage cutting‑edge planning techniques like 4D and Time Chainage.
• Make an Impact – Support major infrastructure projects that benefit communities and the environment.

• You will be…