Senior Planning Manager — Complex Construction Projects

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is recruiting a Senior Planning Manager to lead project planning and delivery on on-site roles in Gloucestershire, with visits to Birmingham. Projects range from £20m to £300m+ across private and public sectors, requiring NEC contract expertise and strong data-driven planning.

The role involves leading planning teams, shaping methodologies, and delivering robust programmes with regular reporting to senior leadership. Security clearances may apply.

Qualifications

• Proven NEC contract knowledge.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong planning and project controls experience.
• Skilled in Excel and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, programme, and delivery strategy for bids and projects.
• Shape preconstruction and construction methodologies for efficient delivery.
• Prepare project plans, programmes, and planning reports for large projects.
• Provide data-driven solutions and innovative approaches.
• Report progress against contract and delivery programmes.
• Maintain project control data and weekly dashboards.

Skills

NEC contracts

Data analysis

Communication

Presentations

Mentoring

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

4D BIM

Job description

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is recruiting a Senior Planning Manager to lead project planning and delivery on on-site roles in Gloucestershire, with visits to Birmingham. Projects range from £20m to £300m+ across private and public sectors, requiring NEC contract expertise and strong data-driven planning.

The role involves leading planning teams, shaping methodologies, and delivering robust programmes with regular reporting to senior leadership. Security clearances may apply.