Head of Planning

We’Re Hiring: Head Of Planning | Manchester 🚨

💰 £90,000–£95,000 + Package 📍 Manchester | Hybrid Working (2–3 days in the office/client meetings) 📋 Permanent Position

I’m working with our client to recruit a Head of Planning to lead and develop their growing planning capability across the infrastructure sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take ownership of a growing team, influence business strategy and play a key role in the continued expansion of planning services.

The Role

✅ Lead and develop a team of 4–5 planners, including Senior Planners. ✅ Provide technical leadership across infrastructure projects. ✅ Oversee programme development, baselines, critical path analysis, progress monitoring and recovery planning. ✅ Build strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities. ✅ Contribute to proposals, tenders, client meetings and business development. ✅ Work closely with directors to shape and grow the planning function.

What We’re Looking For: ✔️ Significant planning or project controls experience within construction, infrastructure or major projects. ✔️ Proven leadership and team management skills. ✔️ Strong technical knowledge of project planning and programme management. ✔️ Experience developing client relationships and supporting business growth. ✔️ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark within a growing infrastructure consultancy, with direct access to senior leadership and the chance to shape the future of the planning team.

📩 Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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