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Lead Planner

United Kingdom, Heywood · Job Posted July 06, 2026
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Are you a strategic planning expert looking to spearhead complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes? We are seeking a Planning Lead to take overall responsibility for the planning function across a major programme of works. In this pivotal role, you will develop the strategic overview of our planning function, working closely with senior stakeholders to resource, manage, integrate, and assure complex portfolios. You will be the driving force ensuring visibility, alignment, and the ultimate delivery of business-critical benefits and outcomes.

Job Responsibility

  • Strategic Leadership: Provide visible, effective leadership to the planning team, partnering with Project/Programme Managers to deliver core business case benefits
  • Team Development: Define the planner resource strategy, support recruitment, and oversee the continuous professional development of the planning team
  • Project Controls Integration: Oversee interfacing with the project controls team to maintain a strictly aligned financial position with the master Programme Plan
  • Best Practice & Governance: Champion industry-best project planning standards, tools, and processes, driving capability building across the function
  • Stakeholder & Performance Management: Review performance trends to identify areas for improvement and collaboration, while building strong internal and external networks to support work-winning teams and future clients

Requirements

  • Proven Experience: Strong background in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery, ideally within a highly regulated environment
  • Technical Mastery: Solid experience interpreting estimating, scheduling, programming, and risk tools
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to prioritise work effectively, delegate, train staff, and take full ownership of departmental requirements
  • Qualifications: HNC/HND, degree qualified, or equivalent extensive experience in a planning-related discipline

Nice to have

  • Sector experience within Highways
  • Working knowledge of reporting tools, specifically Power BI
  • Experience in business development, work-winning, and creating sales propositions
  • Familiarity with relevant Health and Safety legislation
  • Professional certifications such as APM, APMG (MSP/PPC), or PMI-SP
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