Senior Planning (& Delivery) Manager

Morson Human Resources Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is recruiting an experienced Planning Manager to join an major infrastructure programme in South East London. The role focuses on developing and maintaining complex schedules, managing programme performance, and stakeholder reporting across multiple projects.

You will bring strong programme controls expertise, extensive scheduling experience with Primavera P6, and a proven track record of NEC contract environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planning Manager or Senior Planner on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls and programme management principles.
• Extensive experience using Primavera P6.
• Ability to develop and analyse critical path schedules.
• Experience working within NEC contract environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience producing programme reports and performance analysis for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain complex project and programme schedules.
• Analyse programme performance and identify critical path risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Produce planning reports, dashboards, and progress updates for senior stakeholders.
• Lead planning workshops and collaborate with project teams to establish robust delivery plans.
• Support project controls activities and promote planning best practice.
• Review contractor schedules and provide programme-related analysis.
• Mentor and support planning resources across the programme.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning methodologies, reporting, and governance.

Skills

Scheduling

Programme controls

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Planning Manager

South East London
50% Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Per Week in the Office)
Please note: The hybrid requirement is non-negotiable.
6-Month Rolling Contract (with potential for extension)
Competitive Day Rate

We are currently seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join a major infrastructure programme, supporting the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with strong programme controls expertise, extensive scheduling experience, and the ability to work across multiple projects within a fast-paced project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain complex project and programme schedules.
• Analyse programme performance and identify critical path risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Produce planning reports, dashboards, and progress updates for senior stakeholders.
• Lead planning workshops and collaborate with project teams to establish robust delivery plans.
• Support project controls activities and promote planning best practice.
• Review contractor schedules and provide programme-related analysis.
• Mentor and support planning resources across the programme.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning methodologies, reporting, and governance.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a Planning Manager or Senior Planner on large-scale infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls and programme management principles.
• Extensive experience using Primavera P6.
• Ability to develop and analyse critical path schedules.
• Experience working within NEC contract environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience producing programme reports and performance analysis for senior leadership.

Why Apply?

• Long-term 6-month rolling contract with strong extension potential.
• Opportunity to work on a complex, high-profile infrastructure programme.
• Hybrid working arrangement offering a balance between office and home working.
• Collaborative and supportive project environment.
• Competitive day rate.

Please note: Candidates must be able to commit to 50% office attendance (typically 2-3 days per week) in South East London. This requirement is mandatory and non-negotiable.