Planning Manager

King and Moffatt; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to develop and manage detailed construction programmes. You will utilize tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to ensure alignment with commercial strategies and client expectations. This role requires extensive experience in the field and offers competitive salary and professional development support. The firm values diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a welcoming environment for all employees.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional Development support

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction planning, ideally in a senior role.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, Microsoft Project.
• Experience across large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed master construction programmes.
• Produce Level 1–4 programmes to client expectations.
• Track and update programmes regularly against the baseline.
• Lead and mentor junior planners across projects.

Skills

Construction planning

Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Critical path analysis

Float calculations

Earned value metrics

Mentoring

Job description

Main duties & responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed master construction programmes using Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling tools.
• Produce Level 1–4 programmes as required, in line with contract and client expectations.
• Accurately resource-load programmes and link to cost and procurement schedules.
• Incorporate subcontractor and supplier input into the overall programme.
• Track and update programmes regularly, measuring actual progress against baseline.
• Generate and interpret a full suite of planning outputs.
• Proactively identify schedule‑related risks and develop time‑based mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a live risk register for planning‑related risks and provide inputs into broader project risk management efforts.
• Lead “what‑if” and recovery scenario modelling.
• Support acceleration efforts by developing programme crash strategies without compromising safety or quality.
• Align programmes with commercial strategy and contractual requirements (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, JCT).
• Present planning information confidently and clearly to clients, senior leadership, and project stakeholders.
• Support pre‑construction teams in the development of tender and bid‑stage programmes.
• Lead and mentor junior planners and scheduling engineers across multiple projects.
• Help develop and standardise planning best practices and templates across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction planning, with a successful track record in a senior planning role.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, and Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrated experience delivering fully resourced and logically linked programmes.
• Proven ability to produce and interpret outputs such as critical path analysis, float calculations, histograms, and earned value metrics.
• Experience across large‑scale, multi‑disciplinary construction projects, ideally with M&E focus.

Additional information

• Competitive salary
• Professional Development support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness programs

At King and Moffatt, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to build a culture that celebrates differences, encourages open dialogue, and promotes equal opportunities for growth and advancement. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the lives of our employees and the communities we serve.