Lead Planner in City

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Planner to take a leadership role in driving project planning for various infrastructure schemes including energy, nuclear, and civil engineering. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning roles and will mentor a team while overseeing project programmes. The role offers a salary between £75,000 and £85,000 along with several benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

10% pension contribution

Healthcare and life assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in infrastructure or construction consultancy planning roles.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing multiple high-profile projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of planning tools and NEC contract experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning function across multiple complex infrastructure projects.
• Managing and mentoring a team of planners.
• Overseeing project programmes and implementing strategies.

Skills

Infrastructure consultancy planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

We're looking for a Lead Planner to take on a leadership role within a growing multi-disciplinary consultancy in Cardiff. This is a chance to drive project planning across multiple infrastructure schemes, mentor a team, and influence how projects are delivered across sectors including energy, nuclear, and civil engineering.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the planning function across multiple complex infrastructure projects
• Managing and mentoring a team of planners, helping them develop and deliver high-quality work
• Overseeing project programmes, identifying risks, and implementing strategies to keep projects on track
• Providing strategic advice and progress reporting to senior clients and stakeholders
• Reviewing contractor programmes and ensuring deadlines and milestones are achieved
• Collaborating closely with project managers and engineers to drive efficiency and delivery

What we're looking for

• Extensive experience in infrastructure or construction consultancy planning roles
• Proven experience leading teams and managing multiple high-profile projects
• Strong technical knowledge of planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)
• NEC contract experience
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

What's on offer

• 75,000 - 85,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell extra days
• 10% pension contribution
• Healthcare and life assurance
• Opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure projects across the region

For a confidential chat, apply now or contact Max Condie on (phone number removed).