Senior Planning Manager

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in the construction industry is seeking a Senior Planning Manager for a hybrid position based in Crawley, UK. The successful candidate will manage project scheduling, fitout works, and contractor communication while driving efficiency using Primavera P6. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and be digitally savvy with experience in large projects. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience managing fitout and asset replacement works.
• Desire to learn and ability to build client relationships.
• Ideally pursuing professional qualifications (e.g., APM, PMI, CIOB).

Responsibilities

• Create and manage robust project schedules.
• Conduct site walks to assess project progress.
• Prepare time impact analyses for Compensation Events.

Skills

Project scheduling

Risk analysis

Communication

Data reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in construction or project management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Planning Manager, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Michael Taylor Search & Selection Ltd

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 22.08.2025

Expiry Date: 06.10.2025

Job Description:

Senior Planning Manager

Location: Gatwick

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 4 days onsite & 1 day from home (potential for more)

The Company

Our client is a major player in the construction industry, known for excellence across various sectors. They offer comprehensive programme, project, and construction services for high-profile projects and are part of a financially stable group, offering longevity and progression opportunities.

The Planning role:

The role requires an experienced construction planner to manage fitout and asset replacement works.

Key attributes:

• Understand project-specific milestones and durations to build robust schedules.
• Use information from the team, supply chain, and benchmark data to produce clear programmes in Primavera P6, adhering to company standards.
• Understand QSRA risk analysis and build programmes conforming to DCMA 14-point assessment.
• Create schedules at levels 1 to 5 and communicate with the project team.
• Develop detailed trade contractor schedules covering all project phases.
• Update schedules with progress and changes, reporting monthly.
• Manage short-term planning on live projects.
• Integrate trade contractors’ schedules into the company schedule.
• Communicate scheduling matters effectively to all project members.
• Conduct site walks to assess progress and safety compliance.
• Manage trade contractors’ progress reporting and integrate data into the schedule hierarchy.
• Create and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and reports weekly/monthly.
• Provide data to the business planning database.
• Participate in change management to assess impacts on the programme.
• Prepare time impact analyses for Compensation Events.

About you:

• Desire to learn, digitally savvy, capable of building client relationships, and a team player.
• Experience with large projects/programmes.
• Relevant degree, construction or project management background, eager to grow career.
• Ideally pursuing professional qualifications (e.g., APM, PMI, CIOB).
• Proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Office, and familiar with NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Fitout experience and a background in delivery are essential; construction or project management background preferred.