Job Description
Title: Planning Manager
Location: Leeds
Salary: up to £95,000 + car allowance + bonus + package
Overview
A leading UK main contractor is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join the team on a landmark £250m infrastructure project based in Leeds. This is a pivotal role on a high‑profile scheme that will play a significant part in the region's long‑term development and infrastructure capability.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Project Director and senior leadership team, you will take full ownership of the construction programme, ensuring robust planning, accurate reporting, and clear communication across the project lifecycle.
As Planning Manager, you will be fully accountable for developing, managing and controlling the master construction programme using Primavera P6. From pre‑construction through to delivery, you will ensure the programme reflects the agreed methodology, key milestones, phasing strategy and contractual obligations.
You will be the central point of communication for the programme, ensuring that operational staff clearly understand sequencing, key interfaces, and short‑to‑medium‑term priorities. You will also ensure full compliance with NEC contractual requirements, supporting change management, compensation events and programme submissions in line with contractual timescales.
Candidate
* Strong background working for UK main contractors
* Proven experience delivering major infrastructure projects (£100m+)
* Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
* Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)
* Experience managing and communicating complex construction programmes
* Ability to influence and engage site teams and senior stakeholders
* Strong analytical, reporting and presentation skills
Offer
* Starting salary up to £95,000 + package
* Annual car allowance of £8,000 or choice of company car
* Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
* Annual bonus 10%
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Flexible benefits scheme and other great benefits
Application details
If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and are interested in this opportunity, please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) quoting reference 72590.
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