Senior Planning Lead – Major UK Infrastructure Project

PSR Solutions Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PSR Solutions is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead the planning function on a major UK infrastructure project. The role suits a Senior Planner or Planning Manager aiming to advance their career, taking a hands-on approach to programmes, progress tracking and successful delivery.

You will collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and senior stakeholders to drive performance, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies while mentoring junior planners.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Planner or Planning Manager in infrastructure projects.
• Background in construction, engineering, infrastructure is preferred.
• MEP experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, management and maintenance of detailed project programmes.
• Coordinate planning resources, workloads and deliverables, ensuring outputs are accurate.
• Maintain planning standards, programme logic, baselines, coding and dependencies.
• Lead progress reviews with delivery teams and subcontractors, validate progress and challenge assumptions.
• Undertake Critical Path Analysis, identify risks and manage delays.
• Produce programme forecasts, look-ahead schedules and performance reports for leadership.
• Challenge sequencing, durations, productivity assumptions and delivery dates.
• Develop and manage mitigation and recovery plans, defining actions and responsibilities.
• Manage programme interfaces across disciplines and work packages.
• Oversee baseline management and change control, ensuring accurate records.
• Support NEC programme submissions and early warnings and compensation events.
• Present programme performance and key issues at project and management meetings.
• Mentor and develop planners, promoting consistent planning standards.

Job description

PSR Solutions is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead the planning function on a major UK infrastructure project. The role suits a Senior Planner or Planning Manager aiming to advance their career, taking a hands-on approach to programmes, progress tracking and successful delivery.

You will collaborate with project teams, subcontractors and senior stakeholders to drive performance, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies while mentoring junior planners.