Senior Construction Planning Manager
London
An opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s most respected independent construction and property consultancies as part of its expanding London team.
With a heritage spanning more than a century, this employee-owned business has built an outstanding reputation for delivering some of the UK’s most prestigious and technically complex developments across the commercial, mixed-use, residential, infrastructure and public sectors. The business is widely recognised for its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial environment and ability to provide genuine long-term career progression for ambitious individuals.
This role has been created as part of the consultancy’s continued growth within the London development market and offers a rare blend of hands-on project delivery alongside a clearly defined pathway into leadership.
The Opportunity
This is not a purely managerial position. Approximately 60% of the role will remain heavily project focused, leading planning and preconstruction strategy on a portfolio of landmark high-rise commercial and mixed-use developments across London for a range of major developer, investor and institutional clients.
The remaining 40% of the role will focus on developing towards a future team leadership position. The successful individual will work closely with senior leadership on client development, business generation and work-winning activities, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with both technical credibility and commercial ambition.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead whole life cycle planning, programming and preconstruction activities across complex London developments from bid stage through to delivery
• Develop, manage and interrogate detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6 and associated planning software
• Drive programme strategy, sequencing and risk mitigation across high-value projects
• Support major bids and tenders, contributing to win strategies and client presentations
• Act as a key interface with developers, consultants, contractors and senior stakeholders
• Provide strategic planning advice throughout preconstruction and delivery phases
• Mentor and support junior team members while developing towards broader team leadership responsibilities
• Contribute to business development initiatives, client engagement and market growth activities
What We’re Looking For
• Extensive experience within construction planning, preconstruction or programme management gained within a leading contractor or consultancy environment
• Strong exposure to large-scale commercial and mixed-use developments, ideally including high-rise schemes in London
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and construction sequencing methodologies
• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders
• Commercially aware, ambitious and motivated to progress into a leadership position
• Strong understanding of construction delivery, procurement and contract administration processes
• Degree qualified within Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline
Why Join?
• Opportunity to work on some of London’s most high-profile developments
• Clear progression pathway into leadership within a highly respected consultancy
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative culture with approachable senior leadership
• Strong emphasis on employee development and long-term career growth
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package
For a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, please get in touch directly.