Planning Manager - Construction

Upfront Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Programme Manager for a client in Maidstone. You will oversee project delivery, coordinate teams, and ensure strong financial management. The ideal candidate possesses strong IT skills, excellent report writing abilities, and a driving licence. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 and opportunities for long-term career development.

Benefits

Great Salary + Package + Benefits

Long-term career development

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or site management is desirable.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Commitment to achieving programme targets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with teams to ensure programme delivery.
• Undertake site assessments and provide reporting.
• Manage external consultants to keep programmes on track.

Skills

Strong IT skills, particularly Asta Powerproject and MS Office

Excellent report writing skills

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering-related qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

About the Company

Up Front Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a leading House Builder, civil engineering contractor and groundworks specialist. Part of a respected construction group, the business has a strong track record delivering high-quality residential, commercial, healthcare and education projects across South East England.

Joining them means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation where people, quality and long-term partnerships are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

The Programme Manager will join the Pre-Development team, a vital part of the business that supports land, commercial, buying and build functions. This role ensures the successful programming, monitoring, and delivery of tenders and live residential projects.

Reporting to the Head of Pre-Development, you'll be responsible for coordinating internal teams, managing external consultants, and driving programme performance. The role involves regular collaboration with technical, commercial, and construction colleagues, as well as board-level reporting.

What’s in it for you?

• Great Salary + Package + Benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a respected contractor and housebuilder on high-profile projects.
• Long-term career development with a clear progression path.
• Work with a business that values innovation, sustainability, and community impact.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Programme Development & Management

• Coordinate with technical, commercial, and construction teams to ensure programme delivery.
• Undertake site assessments, providing reporting and advice to improve delivery timescales.
• Liaise with external consultants to ensure programmes remain on track.

Internal Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships across departments.
• Attend networking events and develop an understanding of different teams to support project delivery.

Financial Management

• Work within company financial systems, approving fee proposals and invoices.
• Manage external spend approvals and personal expenses in line with policies.

Quality Management

• Maintain accurate paper and electronic filing systems.
• Apply the company's philosophy and programme templates to ensure consistency.
• Read and understand internal procedures, implementing them effectively.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong IT skills, particularly Asta Powerproject and MS Office.
• Excellent report writing skills, business English, and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Engineering-related qualification.
• Project Management or Site Management experience.

The Person

• Committed and determined to achieve programme targets.
• Dedicated to adding value at every opportunity.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or within a team.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and commercially aware.

Core Behaviours

• Communicates effectively and can influence others to achieve goals.
• Manages colleagues from other departments to ensure project delivery.
• Takes ownership of personal performance, development, and CPD.
• Forward-thinking, creative, and constantly seeking improvement.
• Resourceful, flexible, and optimistic when faced with challenges.

If this sounds like the role for you, Apply Now.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details