Planning Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Lead to join a growing project controls and performance team supporting major engineering and infrastructure programmes. This role will focus on leading planning activities, driving project performance, improving resource management and ensuring successful delivery across complex, high-value projects within regulated environments.

Who Would This Role Suit?
This role would suit an experienced Planner or Planning Manager with a strong background in project controls, programme delivery and resource planning within engineering, infrastructure, energy, defence or nuclear sectors. It would particularly appeal to someone who enjoys leadership responsibilities, stakeholder engagement and improving planning processes while working within complex project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning activities, ensuring programmes are delivered in line with business objectives and timelines
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans and reporting processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor project progress, identify risks and implement solutions
• Produce performance reports and KPI analysis for senior stakeholders and management teams
• Support and mentor junior planners while driving continuous improvement across planning functions

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Planning role for highly regulated Engineering or Energy projects.
• Degree qualified in relevant discipline
• Strong systems experience using Primavera P6, MS Project and more.
• Eligibility to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Location: Warrington
Permanent + Benefits
Working Hours: Full Time, Monday - Friday.
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) - we have different seniorities available

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