Assistant planning manager

🚧 Assistant Planning Manager – Infrastructure / NEC4 / Primavera P6

📍 London (Hybrid)

💼 £75,000–£85,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Travel Expenses


Shape the Programme. Shape the Project. Shape the Future.

Looking for a role where your planning expertise directly influences the success of major UK infrastructure? This Assistant Planning Manager position offers exactly that — ownership, impact, and the chance to work on some of the most ambitious civil engineering and highways programmes in the country.

You’ll join a consultancy known for technical excellence, a supportive culture, and a healthy flow of major projects. This is your opportunity to step into a high-profile role with clear progression toward senior planning leadership.


🛠️ Your Impact

You’ll take the lead on planning activities across complex NEC4-driven projects, shaping programmes from early design through delivery and handover. Expect a mix of technical challenge, stakeholder influence, and strategic input.

Key responsibilities include:

* Building and maintaining robust, cost-loaded programmes in Primavera P6
* Managing change, EOTs, and compensation events aligned with NEC4 requirements
* Leading programme and contract reviews, supporting commercial teams with delay insights
* Producing clear planning dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI
* Bringing teams together through collaborative planning workshops
* Conducting risk-based evaluations and advising on potential H&S implications
* Supporting lean delivery initiatives to enhance predictability and efficiency


✅ Who You Are

You’re an experienced planner ready to step into more ownership and visibility. You perform best in fast-paced infrastructure environments and you’re confident engaging across diverse delivery teams.

You’ll bring:

* Strong experience in civil engineering or infrastructure (highways, rail, utilities, major civils)
* Proficiency in Primavera P6 and a solid understanding of NEC3/NEC4 processes
* A commercial mindset with experience supporting claims and programme impact assessments
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools (desirable)
* The ability to drive planning best practice across multidisciplinary teams


⭐ What You’ll Get

* A package designed to reward expertise and support long-term growth:
* £75,000–£85,000 base salary
* £6,000 car allowance + all travel costs covered for client visits
* Hybrid working: 3 days in central London office / 2 days at home
* Private medical, pension, annual bonus potential
* Flexible hours + family-friendly policies
* A strong pipeline of major projects and a clear route to Lead Planner or Planning Manager roles


🚀 Ready to Step Up?

If you’re driven by impactful work, collaborative delivery, and the chance to shape major UK infrastructure — this is the role for you.

Apply now, or if you'd prefer an informal chat first, reach out for a confidential conversation.