Planning (Scheduling) Manager

Strata Project Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction planning firm in the UK seeks a Construction Planning (Scheduling) Manager to oversee global projects and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management, proven leadership skills, and proficiency in Primavera P6. This role includes client relationship management, development of 4D models, and supporting team growth. Opportunities for travel and professional advancement are included.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and confident in building project schedules.
• Strong IT skills; data analytics experience is an advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail and process-driven.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work autonomously.
• Willingness to travel up to 30 percent across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the team responsible for managing construction schedules.
• Manage project risk related to additional works and variation requests.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships.
• Collaborate with the visualization team to produce 4D models.
• Develop innovative reporting tools with the analytics team.
• Coach a team of engineers to support their professional growth.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and support proposals.

Skills

People management and leadership skills

Communication and relationship building

Proficient in Primavera P6

Data analytics experience

Attention to detail

Proactive and results-oriented

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

We are looking for a Construction Planning (Scheduling) Manager to join our ambitious, future focused team. The successful candidate will collaborate with Strata's engineers and construction professionals to plan and manage global construction projects efficiently.

This role will suit someone seeking variety, excited by the digital transformation of the construction industry, and eager to advance their career within a growing, innovative organization.

If you are driven by engineering excellence, inspired by digital innovation, and ready to help shape the future of construction planning across Europe, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for creating and managing construction schedules on international, cross sector projects, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, on budget, and that change is effectively captured and controlled.
• Oversee the management of project risk related to additional works and variation requests; manage and update programmes to support delay and prolongation claims.
• Client Relationship Management: act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong, trust based relationships and delivering tailored solutions that meet their needs and expectations.
• Collaborate with Strata's visualization team to produce 4D models and other digital planning visualizations where required.
• Partner with Strata's analytics team to develop innovative reporting tools, ensuring the full value of project data is realized for our clients.
• Manage and coach a team of engineers, supporting professional growth and performance excellence.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities to expand Strata's services and supporting the preparation of proposals, pitch materials, and thought leadership content.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and confident in building project schedules from first principles.
• Strong IT skills; experience in data analytics is an advantage.
• Process driven with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive, results oriented, and comfortable working with autonomy.
• Willingness to travel up to 30 percent (primarily across Europe).
• Must have the right to work in the EU.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Strata, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fuels success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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