Airport Programme Planning Lead

Infraspec; South Shields; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining incentive

Flexible allowance

Up to 20% annual bonus

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Infraspec in Redhill is seeking a Planning Manager to lead a planning function on a major UK airport programme. Hybrid role with exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams to shape strategy, performance and governance.

You will own complex integrated programmes, drive governance, and deliver insights to keep the programme moving forward. A strong background in infrastructure planning and mentoring is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Planning Manager / Senior Planner experience.
• Major infrastructure or capital project background.
• Experience leading or mentoring planners.
• Solid understanding of project controls and construction planning.
• Strong commercial and stakeholder awareness.
• Comfortable operating within structured governance environments.
• Airport / aviation experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a planning team.
• Owning and optimising complex integrated programmes using Primavera P6.
• Driving planning governance, standards and best practice.
• Leading critical path analysis, forecasting and programme reporting.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and recovery strategies.
• Connecting planning with cost, commercial, risk and project controls.
• Turning programme data into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Influencing how planning contributes to wider project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme governance

Forecasting

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Infraspec in Redhill is seeking a Planning Manager to lead a planning function on a major UK airport programme. Hybrid role with exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams to shape strategy, performance and governance.

You will own complex integrated programmes, drive governance, and deliver insights to keep the programme moving forward. A strong background in infrastructure planning and mentoring is essential.