DV-Cleared Interim Planning Manager — Construction Programs

MostonRECRUIT; England; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

MostonRECRUIT is seeking an experienced Interim Planning Manager to lead a major construction programme in the UK. You will develop, maintain and coordinate complex project schedules aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work stages, working across multiple workstreams.

The role requires current DV clearance, sole UK national status, and the ability to operate in high-security environments. This is an outside IR35 contract with a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Programme Manager within the construction sector.
• Strong working knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work stages.
• Demonstrated ability to pull together and manage complex construction programmes from inception through to completion.
• Expertise in programme scheduling, risk management, and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in high-security or classified environments.
• Current and active DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance.
• Sole UK National – no dual nationality or other citizenships.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and monitor comprehensive programme schedules for construction projects, aligned with the RIBA stages.
• Lead programme planning, coordination, and reporting across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure programme dependencies, risks, and milestones are clearly defined and proactively managed.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with delivery timelines.
• Provide regular updates, reporting, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Act as the central point of coordination for programme delivery and scheduling assurance.
• Maintain oversight of project interdependencies, identifying and mitigating potential conflicts.

Skills

DV clearance

UK national

RIBA Plan of Work

Programme scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Reporting to leadership

Construction lifecycle

Job description

MostonRECRUIT is seeking an experienced Interim Planning Manager to lead a major construction programme in the UK. You will develop, maintain and coordinate complex project schedules aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work stages, working across multiple workstreams.

The role requires current DV clearance, sole UK national status, and the ability to operate in high-security environments. This is an outside IR35 contract with a competitive daily rate.