Planning Specialist

Mane Contract Services; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an experienced Head of Planning & Project Controls to establish and govern project controls across European projects. This role involves strategic oversight and technical leadership within EPC and large-scale infrastructure environments. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team, ensuring effective governance, risk management, and project delivery support. A willingness to travel internationally is required to facilitate project needs.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in EPC, offshore wind, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in leading project controls teams and implementing systems.
• Ability to provide strategic oversight while being technically hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Establish and govern project controls capability across European projects.
• Lead and mentor high-performing project controls teams.
• Drive accurate forecasting and risk management processes.

Skills

Project controls expertise

Risk management

Planning

Leadership

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Planning & Project Controls to establish, lead, and govern a comprehensive project controls capability across European projects. The role carries functional responsibility for planning, risk management, and document control, ensuring aligned standards, effective governance, and dependable project performance insight.

This role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands‑on technical leadership, drawing on a strong track record within EPC, offshore wind, and/or large‑scale infrastructure environments. The successful candidate will embed robust planning and control disciplines, drive accurate forecasting and risk management, and provide informed challenge to senior stakeholders. Where necessary, they will take a direct role in supporting project delivery, recovery efforts, bid support, and assurance activities.

The position will lead, mentor, and develop high-performing project controls teams, working in close partnership with project managers, clients, and internal stakeholders. It also oversees the implementation and effective use of project controls systems, tools, and processes across the portfolio. A willingness to travel internationally is required to support projects, teams, and business priorities.