Lead Planner

Carriera Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carriera Limited is seeking a senior planning professional to lead programme strategy across large infrastructure and multi-phase development projects in the UK. The role is autonomous, focusing on shaping delivery sequences, risk, and recovery options while challenging contractor programmes and aligning with client objectives.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, utilise Primavera P6 or MS Project, and engage with executive-level sponsors.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction planning and programme management at senior levels (Senior Planner/Lead Planner/Planning Manager or equivalent).
• Strong client-facing experience with ability to present strategy and risk to executives.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Asta, or Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of programmes across large-scale infrastructure and multi-phase projects.
• Develop programme strategies covering infrastructure, utilities, highways, drainage and enabling works.
• Integrate design, procurement, and contractor programmes into a clear delivery strategy.
• Review and challenge contractor programmes to ensure alignment with client objectives.
• Analyse dependencies, constraints, resources and phasing to determine optimal delivery approach.
• Advise clients on programme risks, sequencing, mitigation and recovery options.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align strategy with project objectives.
• Provide clear, commercially minded programme advice and challenge where required.

Skills

Senior Planner

Client-facing

Autonomous

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are supporting a boutique construction consultancy working with specialist developers and infrastructure clients across a portfolio of large-scale, complex and multi-phase projects in the UK.

This is a senior, autonomous planning role with responsibility for developing and shaping programme strategy across complex infrastructure and large-scale development projects. You will work closely with the client and wider project teams, providing clear programme advice, challenging contractor programmes and helping determine the most effective approach to sequencing, phasing and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of programmes across large-scale, multi-phase infrastructure and development projects
• Develop programme strategies covering infrastructure, utilities, highways, drainage, earthworks and other enabling works
• Integrate design, infrastructure, procurement and contractor programmes into a clear overall delivery strategy
• Review, challenge and interrogate contractor programmes as they come on board
• Analyse dependencies, constraints, resources and phasing to identify the most effective delivery approach
• Advise the client on programme risks, sequencing, mitigation and recovery options
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and project teams to align programme strategy with wider project objectives
• Provide clear, commercially minded programme advice and challenge where required

Requirements

• Significant experience in construction planning and programme management, ideally at Senior Planner, Lead Planner, Planning Manager or equivalent level
• Experience taking ownership of programmes across complex, multi-phase infrastructure, development or construction projects
• Strong understanding of infrastructure delivery, including utilities, highways, drainage, earthworks, enabling works or similar
• Experience reviewing and challenging contractor programmes and advising on programme strategy
• Strong client-facing experience, with the confidence to present programme strategy, risks and recommendations to senior and executive-level stakeholders
• Confident, commercially minded and personable, with the ability to operate autonomously and build credibility quickly with senior clients
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Asta or Microsoft Project

What You Get

• Highly competitive salary, with packages available up to £130,000 for the right individual
• High level of autonomy and strategic influence across major development schemes
• Predominantly remote working, with 1-2 days maximum per week in the London office
• Exposure to complex, multi-phase development and infrastructure projects
• Direct involvement with senior client stakeholders and the opportunity to influence programme strategy

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