Lead Planner - Master Programme Lead for Critical Projects

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Career Progression

Immediate Start

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Planner/Planning Manager to own the master construction programme on major mission-critical projects, including data centres, with a strong emphasis on site engagement. The role sits in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment where planning is central to delivery.

Based in the Newport area with on-site work, you will join the senior leadership team, drive programme ownership from construction through commissioning, and mentor planners

Qualifications

• Strong construction planning experience on major projects with leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and manage complex schedules.
• Experience coordinating design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Proven track record in on-site planning and driving programme ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the master construction programme.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and site teams to align logic with installation methods.
• Manage design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate complex MEP/CSA sequences and interfaces for programme certainty.
• Identify risks, constraints and clashes early and drive mitigation strategies.
• Track progress on site and produce accurate reports; mentor junior planners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning experience

On-site work

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Planner/Planning Manager to own the master construction programme on major mission-critical projects, including data centres, with a strong emphasis on site engagement. The role sits in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment where planning is central to delivery.

Based in the Newport area with on-site work, you will join the senior leadership team, drive programme ownership from construction through commissioning, and mentor planners