Planning Manager – Major Infrastructure Projects A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join their pre-construction team in Watford. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong planner with an engineering background to shape tender programmes for landmark infrastructure projects while mentoring the next generation of planners. Responsibilities for the Planning Manager: * Develop and manage tender programmes and methodologies for major civil engineering projects. * Interpret specifications and drawings, applying engineering judgement to build programmes from first principles. * Identify risks and opportunities, preparing robust time-risk allowances and supporting tender risk registers. * Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors, evaluating quotations and proposed methodologies. * Lead the resource and cost loading of programmes in collaboration with the estimating team. * Communicate programme proposals clearly to internal teams and external stakeholders. * Mentor and develop junior engineers into planning professionals. Requirements for the Planning Manager: * Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil engineering, with strong planning and pre-construction knowledge. * Proven ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications independently. * Skilled in planning software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Asta, or equiva...