Planning Manager

Mane Contract Services; United States; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking an experienced Head of Planning & Project Controls to establish and lead comprehensive project controls capabilities across projects in Europe. The role entails functional responsibility for planning, risk management, and document control, with emphasis on strategic oversight and technical leadership. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in EPC or large-scale infrastructure, mentoring teams, and driving effective governance and project performance. Willingness to travel internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and project controls within EPC, offshore wind, or large-scale infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor project controls teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and govern project controls capability across European projects.
• Drive accurate forecasting and risk management processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project controls teams.

Skills

Strategic oversight

Technical leadership

Risk management

EPC experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Planning & Project Controls to establish, lead, and govern a comprehensive project controls capability across European projects.

The role carries functional responsibility for planning, risk management, and document control, ensuring aligned standards, effective governance, and dependable project performance insight.

This role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on technical leadership, drawing on a strong track record within EPC, offshore wind, and/or large-scale infrastructure environments.

The successful candidate will embed robust planning and control disciplines, drive accurate forecasting and risk management, and provide informed challenge to senior stakeholders. Where necessary, they will take a direct role in supporting project delivery, recovery efforts, bid support, and assurance activities.

The position will lead, mentor, and develop high-performing project controls teams, working in close partnership with project managers, clients, and internal stakeholders. It also oversees the implementation and effective use of project controls systems, tools, and processes across the portfolio.

A willingness to travel internationally is required to support projects, teams, and business priorities.