Senior Planning Manager / Planning Manager – Building & Defence Projects
Location:
London | Permanent | £110,000–£130,000pa + benefits | Hybrid Working (3 days on site)
We are seeking experienced Senior Planning Managers and Planning Managers to join a Tier 1 construction organisation’s Building Operating Unit, working on major commercial, healthcare, and defence projects across London and the Southeast.
About the Opportunity
You will play a key role in shaping, developing, and delivering complex project programmes from bid stage through to completion on large-scale schemes. These positions require planners with strong building delivery experience, technical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning function on major construction projects, producing fully integrated master programmes
Construct complex schedules from first principles, review methodologies, and challenge assumptions to optimise delivery
Work with estimating and commercial teams to align cost breakdown structures and contribute to delay/claims analysis where required
Establish short-term lookahead planning and assign responsibilities across project teams
Support bid development, programme strategy, and resource planning
Requirements
Proven experience leading planning on major commercial, healthcare, or defence building projects
Strong construction site experience with knowledge of design integration and temporary works
Advanced user of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject
Broad understanding of multiple contract forms including NEC, JCT, MPTC
Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in a construction or engineering discipline
For defence-focused roles, eligibility for security clearance may be required
Salary & Benefits
£110,000pa – £130,000pa + benefits package
Permanent role with hybrid working (typically 3 days on site)
If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV to or call (phone number removed), outlining your relevant planning experience and preferred location (London or Cambridge)