P6 Planning Lead

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks 3 Planning Leads to manage key infrastructure projects across the UK. This role allows for largely remote work while offering a competitive salary, and it requires substantial experience in the field. Join them to shape vital infrastructure programmes.

Benefits

Generous salary and package

Flexible hybrid/remote working model

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience as a Senior or Lead Planner in the UK.
• Proven history on major infrastructure projects.
• Full UK working rights essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed, logic-linked programmes across design, procurement, and construction.
• Deliver programme updates, progress reports, and variance analysis.
• Advise teams and stakeholders on planning strategy.

Skills

Planning Strategy

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Compliance

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Job Description

Planning Lead x 3

£75-£90,000 + Attractive Package

Major projects experience required

Majority remote working

Work on major infrastructure projects with the flexibility of remote working. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to nationally significant programmes while enjoying a balanced work-life setup.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Generous salary and package
• Flexible hybrid/remote working model
• Deliver nationally significant rail and infrastructure projects

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop detailed, logic-linked programmes across design, procurement, and construction
• Analyse critical paths and manage programme impacts from delays and change
• Advise teams and stakeholders on planning strategy and compliance
• Deliver programme updates, progress reports, and variance analysis
• Support bidding teams with planning inputs for tender submissions

What we want from you:

• 10+ years’ experience as a Senior or Lead Planner with UK contractor or consultancy
• Proven background on major infrastructure projects (e.g. rail, highways)
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject
• Knowledge of NEC
• Solid understanding of NEC contracts

• Full UK working rights essential

Apply now to shape the delivery of the UK’s most important infrastructure programmes.

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