303 Planning Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Planning Manager - East Sussex

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Planning Manager to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in East Sussex. The role offers the chance to lead a small team, drive data-led planning processes, and play a key part in delivering to customers across diverse global industries including electronics, renewable energy, medical research, and infrastructure.

As Planning Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of planners, setting clear objectives and supporting career growth.

• Oversee factory planning to ensure efficient output and customer satisfaction.

• Act as the site specialist for SAP (ERP), Power BI, and planning tools.

• Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process with data-driven insight.

• Monitor and report on KPIs, operational adherence, and efficiency metrics.

• Manage inventory and ensure master planning data integrity.

• Work closely with Operations, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, and Engineering teams.

• Strong factory planning experience.

• Advanced knowledge of SAP and Power BI reporting.

• Excellent data analysis skills and ERP expertise.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven leadership and team management ability.

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Maths or similar (or equivalent experience).

Desirable: Experience in Lean methodology, demand planning, or international environments.

Job Title: Planning Manager/Senior Planning Manager
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Salary: £45,000 - £5,000 per annum plus bonus
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Planning Manager or Senior Planning Manager to join our dynamic team, based in Rugby. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and overseeing the planning process for residential and commercial development projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in consultancy, housebuilding, or experience with developers or promoters.

Key Responsibilities:
·Lead and manage the planning process for a range of development projects.
·Prepare and submit planning applications, liaising with local authorities, consultants, and internal teams.
·Develop and implement planning strategies that ensure successful project delivery.
·Provide expert advice and support to internal teams on planning issues and requirements.
·Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, consultants, and other industry professionals.
·Review and assess planning policy, regulations, and local planning conditions to ensure compliance and deliverability.
·Monitor and report on the progress of planning applications and related activities.
·Work closely with project teams to ensure planning permissions align with the development programme and business goals.

Key Requirements:
·Proven experience in a planning role within consultancy, housebuilding, or with a developer/promoter.
·Strong understanding of the UK planning system and local planning policies.
·Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
·Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
·A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
·Strong organisational and project management skills.
·A relevant planning qualification (e.g., MRTPI or working towards it) is desirable but not essential.

Ideal Candidate:
·Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Rugby (Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire).
·Experience working on residential or mixed-use developments is a plus.
·A confident and professional individual with a track record of successful planning applications and project delivery.

What We Offer:
·Competitive salary (£45-55k) based on e erience plus a car allowance and strong bonus structure!
·Opportunity to work on a diverse and exciting range of development projects.
·Support for career development and professional growth.
·A friendly and collaborative work environment.

If you are an experienced Planning Manager or Senior Planning Manager looking for a new challenge, and you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please pop your CV across to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
 
Reference - 61057

Planning Manager require to join a contractor working in the Water sector. This role combines project planning responsibilities with the management of the local planning team. This role will primary be responsible for leading, mentoring and inspiring the Planning Team, whilst being the technical expert that enhances the team's skillset and leads by example in creating high-quality project programmes on a large water framework.

The Planning Manager will take ownership of one or more project plans, ensuring the project team delivers according to schedule while addressing any delays or deviations. You will also support the planning function in implementing industry-leading planning processes and procedures.

Role Responsibilities

Directly supporting Project Managers and Project Teams across the business to deliver high quality programmes that support efficient project delivery.
Creating detailed Primavera P6 programmes that meet the requirements of our projects whilst developing P6 templates that meet our client's expectations.
Developing and maintaining project plans through reliable project management methodologies with assurance of baseline scheduling.
Line Management of the planning team including workload balancing, mentoring and developing team members.
Providing technical expertise to the team in Primavera P6, MS Project and related project planning activities.
Develop project, programme and framework level reporting to enhance the information and intelligence available for business planning using PowerBI and related software.
Manage the link between the regional planning team and the business' Head of Planning

About you:
Essential Experience
Extensive Project Planning experience.
Technical capabilities using Primavera P6 and MS Project
4d planning
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor and control project deviations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
Appropriate professional qualifications and certifications
Experience using Power BI and/or similar project reporting software.
Desirable Skills & Experience

Academic qualifications in a construction or infrastructure related subject.
Infrastructure and/or water industry experience.
Personnel line management experience.
Project management and project delivery experience.
Experience in a consultancy or a client facing environment.

Planning Manager require to join a contractor working in the Water sector.  This role combines project planning responsibilities with the management of the local planning team. This role will primary be responsible for leading, mentoring and inspiring the Planning Team, whilst being the technical expert that enhances the team’s skillset and leads by example in creating high-quality project programmes on a large water framework.

The Planning Manager will take ownership of one or more project plans, ensuring the project team delivers according to schedule while addressing any delays or deviations. You will also support the planning function in implementing industry-leading planning processes and procedures.

Role Responsibilities

Directly supporting Project Managers and Project Teams across the business to deliver high quality programmes that support efficient project delivery.

Creating detailed Primavera P6 programmes that meet the requirements of our projects whilst developing P6 templates that meet our client’s expectations.

Developing and maintaining project plans through reliable project management methodologies with assurance of baseline scheduling.

Line Management of the planning team including workload balancing, mentoring and developing team members.

Providing technical expertise to the team in Primavera P6, MS Project and related project planning activities.

Develop project, programme and framework level reporting to enhance the information and intelligence available for business planning using PowerBI and related software.

 Manage the link between the regional planning team and the business’ Head of Planning

About you:

Essential Experience

Extensive Project Planning experience.

Technical capabilities using Primavera P6 and MS Project

Experience in 4d Planning  

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor and control project deviations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Appropriate professional qualifications and certifications

Experience using Power BI and/or similar project reporting software.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Academic qualifications in a construction or infrastructure related subject.

Infrastructure and/or water industry experience.

Personnel line management experience.

Project management and project delivery experience.

Experience in a consultancy or a client facing environment.

Pinnacle are looking for a Planning Manager to work on a various different projects, highways, rail, water, etc.who has experience overseeing large civil s projects.

• Manage the planning on the tender to produce the plan and programme for submission.
• Communicate the plan to everyone involved including external stakeholders.
• Ensure the plan and programme incorporate allowance for safe working methods and timely construction.
• Identify risk to the programme, make time risk allowance in the programme and contribute to the tender risk and opportunity schedule/register.
• Communicate and gain approval from the bid/project team, the methods proposed and the sequence of the plan utilizing visual aids and graphics developed from concept and detailed drawings.
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers communicating proposed methods and sequence.
• Assist the bid team to evaluate supply chain quotations/methodologies that relate to programme.
• Manage the resource and cost loading of the programmes in liaison with the Estimating team to produce a commercial forecast if required.

We are looking for candidates with Proven planning experience, but will also look at agent, engineer, assist PM who have this experience who have worked on various different types of civil s projects.

Salary up to 79,000k + package.

If you wish to hear more please apply now to hear more.

Title: Planning Manager
Location: Hammersmith, London (3 days site / 2 days remote)
Rate: (Apply online only) per day

An immediate opportunity has arisen for a Planning Manager to join a leading main contractor on a freelance basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional to take ownership of planning activities on a landmark scheme and lead a small team of Planners.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Planners, providing guidance, mentoring, and support.
• Develop, monitor, and oversee the project programme using Primavera P6.
• Ensure the programme is fully compliant with contractual requirements under the NEC contract.
• Work closely with project and commercial teams to identify risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Produce clear progress reports, dashboards, and analysis for senior management and the client.
• Play a key role in driving project delivery, ensuring milestones are achieved and programme integrity is maintained.

Candidate

• Proven experience working as a Planning Manager (or Senior Planner ready to step up) on major civil engineering projects.
• Strong technical proficiency in Primavera P6.
• In-depth knowledge and application of NEC contracts.
• Previous experience overseeing or mentoring junior Planners.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile project environment.

Please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 71704.

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Are you a Planning Manager with experience working on major infrastructure projects?
 
Do you have experience managing planning teams?
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a Planning Manager to join a leading joint venture on the delivery of tunnels and shafts as part of HS2. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a main contractor on the delivery of major infrastructure projects.
 
Rate: £650-£750/day Umbrella, Inside IR35
Location: North Action
Duration: 4 months, potential for extension
 
Requirements
·Previous experience working as a Planning Manager on a major infrastructure project
·Previous experience working on delivery of projects with a main contractor
·Proven experience of managing planning teams
·Strong knowledge of P6
·Knowledge of 4D Synchro / TILOS
·Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
·BEng / HNC / HND or equivalent
 
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and contact Olivia at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed).
 
 

Planning Manager (Major Projects)

Circa 86,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + 4,750 Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

Construction

Permanent

Hybrid

Gatwick Airport

We are searching for a Planning Manager (Major Projects) to join the world's most efficient single-runway airport. As part of a collaborative team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the delivery of a substantial investment plan aimed at developing and enhancing our airport infrastructure and facilities.

The airport's current projects, which range from 50m to 350m, include the International Departure Lounge (IDL) in the North and South Terminals, valued at over 500m, as well as a 140m extension to Pier 6.

You'll be instrumental to our airport's future success, working closely with our Programme Manager to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the business. Your primary focus will be on developing, implementing, and delivering effective planning and assurance processes across a programme of projects typically valued in excess of 150m.

What is the role?

Reporting to the Lead Planning Manager, you'll take a key role in leading the planning of projects across all stages of their lifecycle, from concept approval to delivery and closeout. Your mission is to make sure performance targets are not just met but surpassed consistently and on time.

Other duties include:

• Creating and maintaining schedules for the entire project journey, including internal and external interfaces. This will include managing the control programmes from project concept to closeout, managing contract program evaluations, assessing compensation events, conducting delay analysis and helping to drive schedule improvements through to our supply chain.
• Playing a major role in leading and managing planning teams for the programme. You'll expertly apply your knowledge and skills across multiple projects to help us achieve our strategic goals.
• Helping the planning team grow by contributing to the development of standards, managing, motivating, coaching and mentoring team members. You'll be excited about helping talented individuals reach their potential.
• Reviewing the Programme, assisting in trend and change processes, reporting, risk management and finding ways to be more efficient that might positively affect programme outcomes and your teams' performance.
• Continuously developing and upholding world-class health, safety, and environmental standards across the programme and its contractors. We aim to achieve health, safety and environmental excellence.

What are we looking for?

The live environment at Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, with problem-solving skills and an innovative outlook. You'll have the opportunity to be significantly involved in delivering the strategic objectives of projects, as well as the opportunity to take the lead of your own projects from inception to completion. In addition, this role requires:

• Previous experience planning infrastructure projects as a Senior Planner on multi-year programmes within the construction or infrastructure sectors, working on projects/programmes typically worth more than 100 million.
• Previous experience leading small teams.
• Extensive experience with Primavera P6 and related commercial acumen
• Demonstrable experience in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders to explain complex or abstract ideas straightforwardly.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills, along with the ability to motivate, coach, facilitate, and create learning opportunities for others.

What do I get?

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another, where our teams do something every day that other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professionaltraining todevelop
• Discounted travel
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly.

Click apply to start your career with London Gatwick.

Our client, a leading provider in the water sector, is currently seeking a Planning Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. As a Senior Planner / Planning Manager, you will lead and develop a team towards planning excellence, ensuring project plans and programmes remain on track and overcoming any mitigating circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust project plans aligned with relevant standards
• Provide strategic insights, ensuring resource alignment and risk mitigation
• Communicate key project milestones and progress to stakeholders
• Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Champion health, safety, and wellbeing across all planning activities

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in planning major projects, ideally within the water or civil engineering sector
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and collaborative planning processes
• Leadership experience in managing and developing planning teams
• Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Car/car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance

If you are an experienced Planning Manager looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.