Planning Manager

PLANNING MANAGER SALARY: UP TO £70K WEST MIDLANDS

This client-side firm is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a growing portfolio of more than 100 ongoing projects, with values ranging from £5 million to £100 million. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading a team and managing critical aspects of their construction portfolio.

About the Role:

• Lead a team of Planning Engineers to provide line management support and guidance.

• Develop team of subject matter experts by providing mentoring and coaching in best practice planning, reporting and governance processes and to create best-in class project planning capability.

• Working directly with the Project Directors and their teams to develop project plans / programmes with key deliverables through all phases of the project (end- to-end).

• Co-ordinating the planning resources allocated to their specific responsibility theme ensuring programme support is available for delivery on time and to the quality required and recommending optimum planning resource levels.

• Ensure the customer requirements are achievable whilst establishing timelines for production of quality assured, cost loaded, out-turned deliverable programmes for sanction.

Ideal Candidate:

• Team Player with a proactive approach to project delivery.

• Strong ownership mindset, capable of driving results and motivating teams.

• Previous line management experience is essential, particularly in leading and developing teams.

• Ability to manage difficult conversations and deal with a variety of personalities.

• Proficient in Primavera P6 and knowledgeable of NEC contracts.

• A willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment.

• Must hold a valid driving license and be willing to travel to project sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with flexibility, pension contributions, and a company car.

• Opportunity to lead high-value projects with a strong future pipeline.

• Work in an environment committed to sustainability and net-zero initiatives.

• Flexible working arrangements.

If you are a proactive leader with proven line management experience and are ready for a new challenge, apply now!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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