Planning Manager

Kenton Black; Stafford; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the energy sector seeks a Planning Manager to oversee large infrastructure projects. Candidates should have experience in strategic planning, risk management, and team development. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000 plus bonuses and a strong pathway for career growth within a reputable firm.

Benefits

Lucrative salary and package

Significant bonuses

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planning Manager in the construction sector.
• Ability to manage large infrastructure projects effectively.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Define planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements.
• Lead the planning teams for tender management.
• Manage planning deliverables including programmes and reports.
• Analyze critical paths and manage baselines.
• Mentor junior planners to promote growth.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Tender Management

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Job description

Description: Planning Manager

Location: Greater Midlands

Salary: Up to £85,000, plus company package

Are you currently working as a Planning Manager looking for a new challenge in the power & energy sector, or a Senior Planner ready to advance your career? We have partnered with a longstanding client at Kenton Black, experiencing sustained growth, who are seeking to expand their team by hiring a Planning Manager. This role involves overseeing a large portfolio of projects across the country, specializing within the energy sector.

The client is a Tier 1 contractor operating across multiple sectors, with this position falling under their fastest-growing division. The Planning Manager will report directly to the Head of Planning and will manage multiple large infrastructure schemes worth several million pounds. The company has a strong order book for the next 18-24 months, with further growth anticipated, offering genuine career development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Planning & Strategy: Define planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements, focusing on key quantities and schedule drivers.
2. Tender Management: Lead the development of sequencing and methodology, overseeing planning teams to ensure efficient design, procurement, and construction strategies.
3. Programme Leadership: Manage planning deliverables including programmes, presentations, and reports. Guide planners to align with project goals.
4. Contract Stage: Oversee Contract Programme development and maintenance, ensuring procedural compliance and supporting project leadership.
5. Controls & Risk: Analyze critical paths, manage baselines, and implement change control to maintain project integrity.
6. Resource & Contract Management: Manage labour, materials, and subcontractor contracts, resolving issues to minimize delays.
7. Data & KPIs: Support tracking progress through data analysis and performance metrics.
8. Team Development: Mentor junior planners to promote growth and capability within the team.

On offer is a lucrative salary and package, including a significant bonus, within a reputable contractor. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression in a dynamic environment.