Planning Manager

PSR Solutions Ltd; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Private medical cover

Enhanced pension

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

PSR Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Planning Manager for a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor in Derby. The role covers tender and live project planning across education, healthcare, commercial, industrial and public sector schemes, with a focus on delivering programmes on time and within budget.

You will lead a planning team, develop detailed programmes using Asta Powerproject, manage risk, critical path, recovery plans and provide input across bid, pre-construction and delivery phases.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Construction Planning within a Main Contractor environment.
• Experience in managing a Planning team and delivering complex programmes.
• Ability to identify risks and develop recovery plans across live projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed construction programmes for multiple projects.
• Produce tender programmes, phasing plans and construction methodologies.
• Support project teams and monitor progress against programme.
• Identify risks, constraints and critical path activities.
• Develop recovery programmes and mitigation strategies.
• Provide planning input during bid, pre-construction and delivery phases.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings as planning lead.
• Produce programme reports and performance analysis.

Skills

Planning leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring

Progress reporting

Critical path analysis

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Planning Manager - Tier 1 Main Contractor

£100,000 - £120,000 + Package | Tier 1 Main Contractor | Derby

I'm currently working with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Planning Manager to support their growing East Midlands business, based from their regional office in Derby.

This is a key role within the business, focused on both tender and live project planning across a diverse portfolio of major construction projects spanning sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, industrial and public sector developments.

Working closely with Operational, Commercial and Pre-Construction teams, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are planned, programmed and delivered successfully, whilst helping to drive planning best practice across the region.

Planning Manager Role

• Develop and manage detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Produce tender programmes, phasing plans and construction methodologies
• Support project teams throughout delivery, monitoring progress against programme
• Identify programme risks, constraints and critical path activities
• Develop recovery programmes and mitigation strategies where required
• Provide planning input during bid, pre-construction and project delivery phases
• Work closely with Operational, Commercial, Design and Pre-Construction teams
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings as the planning lead
• Produce programme reports, updates and performance analysis
• Support the implementation of planning best practice across the regional business
• Mentor and develop junior planning professionals where required

The Person

I'm looking for someone with a strong background in Construction Planning within a Main Contractor environment, who has experience in managing a Planning team.

You'll ideally have experience with

• Asta Powerproject
• Building projects within a Main Contracting environment
• Tender and contract planning
• Critical path analysis and programme management
• Construction methodologies and sequencing
• Progress monitoring and programme reporting
• Delay analysis and recovery planning
• Working closely with multiple project stakeholders
• Projects typically ranging from £10m - £100m+

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Planning Manager seeking a role with one of the UK's leading contractors, offering exposure to major projects and genuine long-term career progression.

What's on Offer

• £100,000 - £120,000 salary + package
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Tier 1 Main Contractor with a secured pipeline of work
• High-profile projects across the East Midlands
• Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development