Senior AI Construction Optimisation Lead

Laing O'Rourke group; Sale; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke seeks a Planning Manager / Senior Planning Manager to drive AI-based construction planning across major infrastructure projects. The role blends hands-on planning with leadership, enabling programme delivery and scenario development for complex sites in the UK.

Based in London/Manchester/Ipswich/Dartford, the candidate will use Primavera P6 and advanced analytics to optimise schedules, lead workshops, and influence senior stakeholders while collaborating with a global team of

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—lead the development and management of project programmes.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management—steer cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of site delivery activity—translate site realities into plans.
• Optimisation & Innovation—apply AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency.
• Project team support and collaboration—work with delivery teams and external experts.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Primavera P6

Programme delivery

Schedule analysis

Recovery planning

Scenario development

Site delivery knowledge

Stakeholder management

Workshops leadership

Analytical mindset

Civil engineering background

Education

Civil engineering background preferred

Tools

AI optimisation tools

Job description

Laing O'Rourke seeks a Planning Manager / Senior Planning Manager to drive AI-based construction planning across major infrastructure projects. The role blends hands-on planning with leadership, enabling programme delivery and scenario development for complex sites in the UK.

Based in London/Manchester/Ipswich/Dartford, the candidate will use Primavera P6 and advanced analytics to optimise schedules, lead workshops, and influence senior stakeholders while collaborating with a global team of