Senior Airport Programme Lead - Planning & Delivery

Laing O'Rourke; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Principal / Planning Manager to lead the planning function for the Stansted Airport project, operating within a live airport environment. You will drive robust programmes across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, collaborating with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.

You will mentor planners, manage complex interfaces, and provide clear reporting to senior teams, ensuring milestone delivery and strong risk management in a

Qualifications

• Proven planning experience on major construction, infrastructure, aviation or complex projects.
• Experience leading planning/project controls on a major project or programme.
• Strong experience developing Contract Programmes and detailed construction programmes.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a similar discipline preferred.
• Membership of CIOB, APM, RICS or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of the Contract Programme and Programme to Build.
• Develop and maintain integrated programmes covering design, procurement, construction, logistics, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Establish and manage the project baseline, critical path, key milestones and programme logic.
• Provide planning input into construction methodology, sequencing, logistics and delivery strategies.
• Manage programme interfaces within a live airport environment, including access, security, operational constraints and stakeholder requirements.
• Monitor programme performance, identify delays and risks, and develop effective mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Coordinate programme information across the Client, airport stakeholders, project teams and supply chain.
• Integrate procurement and long-lead activities into the overall programme.
• Provide clear programme reporting and planning advice to senior project and commercial teams.
• Maintain an auditable record of programme changes, risks, delays and impacts.
• Provide planning input into contractual matters, including delay and extension of time assessments.
• Lead planning reviews and collaborative planning sessions.
• Mentor and support planners, promoting planning and project controls best practice.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Project controls

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

CIOB/APM/RICS membership desirable

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Principal / Planning Manager to lead the planning function for the Stansted Airport project, operating within a live airport environment. You will drive robust programmes across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover, collaborating with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.

You will mentor planners, manage complex interfaces, and provide clear reporting to senior teams, ensuring milestone delivery and strong risk management in a