Planning Manager

Gold Group Limited; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in Cockermouth is looking for a Planning Manager to oversee the planning function on a significant project in Cumbria. You will manage a team of planners and ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements using Primavera P6. Ideal candidates will have experience in the water industry and strong leadership skills. The role offers a starting salary of £90,000 per annum, car allowance, annual bonus, and excellent career progression prospects.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Annual bonus

Life assurance

Pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Planning Engineer within the water industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 is essential.
• In-depth understanding of NEC contract conditions and programme management requirements.
• Experience managing or mentoring a small planning team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function for a large, multi-year framework programme.
• Manage and mentor a small team of Planning Engineers.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project programmes.
• Oversee programme updates and progress reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Primavera P6

Education

Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Manager to spearhead the planning function for a leading main contractor on a long term, significant framework in Cumbria.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role, where you'll manage a small, capable team of planners and work closely with operational, commercial, and client stakeholders to ensure programme certainty across a diverse range of technically challenging projects.

You'll be responsible for the development, management, and control of project programmes using Primavera P6, ensuring they remain compliant with NEC contract requirements. From tender stage through to final delivery, you'll oversee programme updates, reporting, risk management, and delay analysis, playing a pivotal role in driving performance and project outcomes.

Duties

• Lead the planning function for a large, multi-year framework programme
• Manage and mentor a small team of Planning Engineers, ensuring best practice and professional development
• Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive project programmes using Primavera P6
• Work closely with operational, commercial, and design teams to integrate plans and support decision-making
• Oversee programme updates, progress reporting, scenario planning and delay analysis
• Ensure all programmes are compliant with NEC contract requirements
• Identify project risks and opportunities, proposing effective mitigation strategies
• Build strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and the wider project delivery team

Candidate

• Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Planning Engineer within the water industry
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 is essential
• In-depth understanding of NEC contract conditions and programme management requirements
• Experience managing or mentoring a small planning team
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project framework environment
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

Offer

• Starting salary of £90,000 per annum
• Car allowance £6,000 or company car
• Annual bonus
• Life assurance
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (extra 5 days via flexible benefits scheme)
• Excellent career progression prospects within a growing business unit

If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you are interested in the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 quoting reference 72107.

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Chertsey £90000 - £110000 per annum + + car allowance & package