Hybrid Planning Manager – Civil Works Scheduling Lead

Laing O'Rourke; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Planning Manager to lead planning and scheduling for a major civil infrastructure programme in the UK. You will manage a team of planners, develop integrated project programmes, and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering and Commercial teams to ensure robust delivery.

The role requires strong Primavera P6 expertise, leadership skills and experience within alliance or joint venture settings. Hybrid working is available as part of a major delivery environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning and scheduling for civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership in Planning Manager or Senior Planner roles.
• Extensive knowledge of Primavera P6 and integrated project scheduling.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) is desirable.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• APM or CIOB membership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling across Main Civil Works packages from pre-construction through delivery.
• Manage and develop a team of planners to ensure high-quality programmes.
• Develop, maintain and optimise integrated project programmes using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.
• Ensure alignment between planning, commercial and project controls with cost and performance reporting.
• Drive planning standards, governance and best practice across the programme.
• Support construction methodologies, sequencing and logistics strategies.
• Lead programme reviews, progress reporting and performance analysis with stakeholders.
• Identify risks, opportunities and mitigation for successful delivery.
• Manage change control processes and Earned Value reporting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to keep programmes realistic and deliverable.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

APM/CIOB membership

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Planning Manager to lead planning and scheduling for a major civil infrastructure programme in the UK. You will manage a team of planners, develop integrated project programmes, and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering and Commercial teams to ensure robust delivery.

The role requires strong Primavera P6 expertise, leadership skills and experience within alliance or joint venture settings. Hybrid working is available as part of a major delivery environment.