Job Title - Senior Planning Manager
Projects - Healthcare
Location: London Based
Salary: Very Competitive + excellent benefits package
Contract: Permanent, full-time (Some Hybrid)
Client / Role
Our client, a leading Tier 1 main contractor in the UK, is offering an exciting opportunity for a career-focused Planning Manager to join their high-performing team. This role focuses heavily on major healthcare and hospital new build projects, as well as a wider portfolio spanning commercial, mixed-use, education, and high-end residential sectors.
This is more than just a Planning Manager position - it\'s a strategic growth opportunity. The successful candidate will be on a defined path to progress into a senior leadership role, such as Head of Planning, in the near future, as the company scales its planning capability to match increasing project demands.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and operate the planning system in line with internal procedures, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
* Oversee planning resources across both pre-construction and live project environments, supporting bidding strategies and execution planning.
* Work in close collaboration with project managers, design teams, and commercial leads to ensure robust, realistic, and coordinated programmes are developed.
* Support the mentoring and development of junior planners within the department, providing leadership, training, and structured guidance.
* Monitor progress against key milestones, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
* Deliver accurate reporting and clear communication of programme performance to stakeholders.
* Take a lead role in shaping the planning function\'s future strategy and best practices, contributing to business-wide planning excellence.
Essential Requirements
* Must have hospital or healthcare experience.
* Demonstrable experience in managing planning functions across multiple live and pre-construction projects.
* Proven working knowledge of NEC Contracts
* Proficient in P6
* Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with the ability to guide and grow planning teams.
* A solid background in construction planning across a broad spectrum of sectors
* Comprehensive understanding of the full construction lifecycle - including design, procurement, build, services, and commissioning.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with both internal teams and client representatives.
* Proficiency in industry-standard planning tools - Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, and MS Project preferred.
What\'s on Offer
* A forward-thinking and supportive environment with a clear path for fast-track career progression into senior leadership.
* Exposure to technically complex, high-value projects that make a meaningful impact in their communities.
* A strong culture of integrity, excellence, and innovation - backed by the security and resources of a major contractor.
Benefits Include
* 26 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service)
* 2 additional days per year for volunteering
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Private medical insurance
* Access to a wide range of lifestyle benefits through our client\'s flexible package
If you feel that you are the right person for this role, then please apply with your latest CV.
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