Senior Planning Manager – Power & Infrastructure

STRABAG; Stafford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Planning Lead to manage the Planning function on major UK infrastructure projects. You will oversee the planning team, produce timely programme information, and drive risk mitigation across complex, high-value contracts.

Key duties include coordinating interfaces with BIM, design, estimation and commercial teams, reviewing progress, and ensuring adherence to STRABAG PLAN procedures. A strong 4D planning background and subcontractor coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have CSEF mandatory skills.
• Member of a Professional Institution.
• Degree/HND/HNC in Construction / Engineering or equivalent.
• Advanced competence in planning software.
• Broad experience in construction environments.
• Senior experience with planning techniques in tendering and contract delivery.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual processes in planning.
• Experience with 4D planning.
• Advanced knowledge of Safety, Environment and Risk Management.
• Experience managing a Planning team.
• Ability to analyse resource and cost loading data in programmes.

Responsibilities

• Review Employer’s Requirements, Contract Data and Works Information and highlight deficiencies.
• Lead the Planning function and manage the Planning team on assigned projects.
• Produce adequate and timely contract planning information to management and client.
• Provide programme schedules to aid project control.
• Collate progress data to update the programme.
• Lead assessment of programme risks and mitigation measures.
• Review quality and accuracy of reports, narratives and programmes.
• Coordinate interfaces with BIM, design, estimation, commercial and construction teams.
• Manage labour, cost and resource profiles and schedules.

Skills

CSEF Mandatory Skills

Professional Institution Membership

Degree/HND/HNC in Construction or Eng

Advanced Planning Software

Broad Construction Experience

Senior Planning Experience

Commercial/Contractual Understanding

4D Planning

Safety, Environment and Risk Mgmt

Planning Team Management

Resource & Cost Loading Analysis

Risk Management

Tendering Experience

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Construction / Engineering

Tools

TILOS

Advanced Planning Software

Job description

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Planning Lead to manage the Planning function on major UK infrastructure projects. You will oversee the planning team, produce timely programme information, and drive risk mitigation across complex, high-value contracts.

Key duties include coordinating interfaces with BIM, design, estimation and commercial teams, reviewing progress, and ensuring adherence to STRABAG PLAN procedures. A strong 4D planning background and subcontractor coordination are essential.