Planning Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead the planning function across a portfolio of civil engineering, groundworks and RC frame projects in London and the Southeast. The role focuses on developing detailed programmes, methodologies and sequencing strategies to drive project delivery.

You will oversee live programmes, support preconstruction, and mentor a planning team within a technically demanding contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior planning position within civil engineering, groundworks or related specialist contracting.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to develop and manage detailed construction programmes for multiple projects.
• Excellent knowledge of planning software such as ASTA, Powerproject and Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning activities across multiple civil, groundworks and reinforced concrete frame projects.
• Develop tender construction programmes from preconstruction through project completion.
• Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction to create competitive tender programmes and sequencing strategies.
• Review live programmes, identify critical activities, delays and improvement opportunities.
• Provide strategic planning advice to senior management and delivery teams.
• Manage programme updates, progress reporting and critical path analysis.
• Develop sequencing strategies for earthworks, drainage, foundations and RC structures.
• Support commercial teams with extensions of time and contract planning matters.
• Mentor and develop planning team members.

Skills

Senior planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Education

Civil engineering qualification

Tools

ASTA

Powerproject

Primavera P6

Job description

Reference: 123456_1792492098
Posted: October 20, 2026

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Planning Manager to join one of the South East's established civil engineering, groundworks and reinforced concrete frame contractors.

This is a senior appointment within a successful specialist contractor, offering the opportunity to lead the planning function across a portfolio of technically challenging projects throughout London and the Southeast.

Our client is a privately owned contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering complex reinforced concrete frame packages. The business has established long-term relationships with leading residential developers and main contractors, delivering a diverse range of project across the region.

With a strong emphasis on technical expertise, innovation and investment in its people, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business where planning plays a key role in both securing new work and delivering successful projects.

About the role of Planning Manager-

Our client is looking for an experienced planning manager to take a leading role within their planning and preconstruction department in surrey.

You will be responsible for overseeing the development and management of construction programmes, developing detailed construction methodologies, overseeing live project programmes and ensuring effective planning strategies are implemented across the business. You will work closely with senior management and project delivery teams, providing strategic planning support while helping to develop and improve planning procedures and standards.

Responsibilities for planning manager-

• Lead and oversee planning activities across multiple groundworks, civil engineering, infrastructure and reinforced concrete frame projects.
• Develop and manage detailed tender construction programmes from preconstruction trough to project completion.
• Work closely with estimating and preconstruction teams to develop competitive tender programmes, construction methodologies and sequencing strategies.
• Review and monitor live project programmes, identifying critical activities, potential delays and opportunities to improve project delivery.
• Provide strategic planning advice and support to senior management, contracts managers and operational delivery teams.
• Manage programme updates, progress reporting and critical path analysis.
• Develop construction sequencing strategies, covering earthworks, drainage, foundations, infrastructure and reinforced concrete structures.
• Support commercial teams with programme-related contractual matters, including extensions of time and delay
• Mentor and develop members of the planning team, ensuring consistent standards and effective programme management.

Requirements for planning manager-

• Extensive experience in a senior planning position with civil engineering, groundworks, reinforced concrete frames or specialist contracting
• Proven experience developing and managing programmes across multiple construction projects.
• Strong technical understanding of groundworks, earthworks, drainage, foundations and reinforced concrete construction.
• Excellent knowledge of construction planning software, including Asta, Powerproject and/or Primavera P6.
• Experience preparing detailed tender programmes, construction sequences and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, programme management and contractual planning requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior management, commercial teams and operational staff.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring planners would advantageous
• A relevant construction or civil engineering qualification would be beneficial.

What we offer for the role-

• An opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist civil engineering and groundworks contractor.
• A senior management position with the opportunity to influence the planning strategy and performance of the business.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of technically challenging groundworks, infrastructure and reinforced concrete frame projects.
• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced senior management team.
• A business committed to technical excellence, innovation and developing its people.
• Long-term career opportunities within an established and successful contractor.
• Competitive salary between £100,00 and £150,000 depending on experience.