Planning Manager

Planning Manager – Major Infrastructure Project

Location: London – Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Rate: £525 per day

Contract: Initial contract | Start: ASAP

We are recruiting for an experienced Planning Manager to support a major infrastructure project in London, working within a complex multi-contractor environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain integrated project and contractor programmes.
• Monitor critical paths, milestones, risks and project progress.
• Assess programme changes and NEC compensation events.
• Provide schedule intelligence and reporting to Project/Programme Managers.
• Identify emerging issues and proactively advise on mitigation.
• Lead and support planning resources and stakeholder relationships.

Essential Experience

• Strong planning experience on major infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Excellent Primavera P6 and project scheduling experience.
• Experience managing master schedules and integrating contractor programmes.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and compensation events.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proactive approach with strong commercial awareness.

Desirable: Railway/signalling experience and Earned Value Management (EVM).

If you're an experienced Planning Manager looking for your next major infrastructure project, we'd like to hear from you.

We can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK.