Planning Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Planning Manager for a renewable energy project in Suffolk, crucial for the UK's Net Zero objectives. This role involves overseeing planning activities, managing risks, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful project delivery, with construction expected to begin soon.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning for civil engineering or construction projects.
• Proficiency in planning software and tools such as Primavera P6, CAD, and PowerPoint.
• Membership of a professional body such as ICE or APM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all planning activities for significant earthworks, road infrastructure, and steel-framed superstructures.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental requirements are integrated into the programme.
• Evaluate suppliers’ and subcontractors’ methodologies and schedules.

Skills

Planning software

Civil engineering

Risk management

Education

Degree in engineering

Membership of ICE or APM

Tools

Primavera P6

CAD

PowerPoint

4Projects

Job description

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Planning Manager – Renewable Energy Project

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Manager to lead the design and build of a major new substation in Suffolk, supporting a significant renewable energy project in the Southern North Sea. This project plays a crucial role in Britain's journey toward Net Zero by connecting a major offshore wind farm to the National Grid.

The Role:

Reporting to the Project Director, the Planning Manager will oversee all planning activities for the project, including:

• Managing planning processes for significant earthworks, new road infrastructure, reinforced concrete works, and steel-framed superstructures.
• Ensuring health, safety, and environmental requirements are built into the programme, including documentation, approvals, and competency checks.
• Developing clear construction stage diagrams and sequences to support safe and efficient project delivery.
• Identifying risks, contributing to the risk and opportunity register, and building risk allowances into project plans.
• Collaborating with the estimating and temporary works teams to ensure accurate planning of temporary works and site logistics.
• Evaluating and challenging suppliers’ and subcontractors’ methodologies and schedules.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in planning for civil engineering or construction projects.
• Proficiency in planning software and tools such as Primavera P6, CAD, PowerPoint, and 4Projects.
• Membership of a professional body such as ICE or APM (desirable).

Project Timeline:

The project is currently in the design and environmental consent phase, with construction set to begin in spring next year and completion scheduled for December 2027.

If you're ready to play a pivotal role in a project that supports the UK's green energy transition, we would love to hear from you.