Senior AI Construction Optimisation Lead

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford, Manchester, Greater London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke invites applications for a Planning Manager/Senior Planning Manager focusing on AI-driven construction planning. Based in the UK with locations including Dartford, Manchester, and London, this role combines hands-on planning, scheduling, and programme optimisation to drive delivery.

You will lead workshops, analyse schedules, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed innovative planning tools and NEC/GRIP frameworks.

Qualifications

• Hands-on planning and scheduling capability, including Primavera P6.
• Programme delivery, schedule analysis, recovery planning, and scenario development.
• Practical construction and site-delivery knowledge on major infrastructure or civil projects.
• Ability to lead workshops, challenge teams constructively, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Creative, improvement-focused mindset; civil engineering background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Scheduling Expertise 30%
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management 30%
• Knowledge of site delivery activity 20%
• Optimisation & Innovation 10%
• Project team support and collaboration 10%

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Schedule analysis

Recovery planning

Scenario development

Site delivery knowledge

Stakeholder management

Civil engineering background

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Laing O'Rourke invites applications for a Planning Manager/Senior Planning Manager focusing on AI-driven construction planning. Based in the UK with locations including Dartford, Manchester, and London, this role combines hands-on planning, scheduling, and programme optimisation to drive delivery.

You will lead workshops, analyse schedules, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed innovative planning tools and NEC/GRIP frameworks.