Senior Planning & Project Controls Leader

Laing O'Rourke; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Greater London is seeking a Planning Leader. In this critical role, you will shape and deliver best practices in project planning, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure project controls are effectively implemented. With a strong emphasis on strategic thinking and technical expertise, you will lead a team to optimise delivery and drive performance across complex projects. This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in project controls and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading planning and controls functions across complex projects.
• Strong expertise in project/programme controls, contract planning.
• Ability to influence stakeholders using data and insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning activity, embedding robust processes.
• Develop integrated programmes across all project stages.
• Establish project controls, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Define milestones and resource requirements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership capability

Technical expertise in planning

Project/programme controls

Data analysis

Job description

A leading engineering and construction firm in Greater London is seeking a Planning Leader. In this critical role, you will shape and deliver best practices in project planning, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure project controls are effectively implemented. With a strong emphasis on strategic thinking and technical expertise, you will lead a team to optimise delivery and drive performance across complex projects. This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in project controls and leadership capabilities.