Strategic Planning Director – Civil Infrastructure

VolkerWessels UK; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

24/7 Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Head of Planning in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, to lead the entire Planning function for a £700m business. You will drive strategy and ensure a high-quality planning service across UK sites.

This role requires a degree in construction management or engineering, senior planning management experience, and strong leadership, communication, and commercial awareness to optimise project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field, with professional certifications.
• Significant experience in a Senior Planning Management role.
• Excellent communicator with leadership skills.
• Strong team leadership and collaboration abilities.
• Solid business and commercial awareness.
• Deep knowledge of construction technology.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function and set strategic objectives.
• Ensure delivery of a consistent, high‑quality planning service.
• Travel to sites across the UK as required.
• Collaborate with project teams to optimise schedules.

Skills

Senior planning leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Business & commercial awareness

Construction technology knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in construction management or engineering

Professional certifications

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Head of Planning in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, to lead the entire Planning function for a £700m business. You will drive strategy and ensure a high-quality planning service across UK sites.

This role requires a degree in construction management or engineering, senior planning management experience, and strong leadership, communication, and commercial awareness to optimise project delivery.