Senior Planning Manager
- bury, england, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
Job Description
I am working with an established and growing
project services consultancy
that is looking to appoint a
Regional Planning Manager
to lead and develop an established planning team. This is a senior role offering a genuine mix of
team leadership, project management, technical planning and business development . You will be responsible for a team of around
6 planners , overseeing their workload, development and performance, whilst also remaining hands-on with key projects and clients. The Role
You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from
tender planning through to project completion , with particular responsibility for: Leading and mentoring a team of approximately 6 planners Managing the delivery of planning services across multiple projects Providing senior planning support to clients and project teams Developing tender programmes and construction programmes Programme management from tender through to completion Extension of Time (EOT)
preparation and management NEC planning and contract management Strong understanding and application of
NEC Clauses 32 and 64 Change, delay and impact analysis Supporting project teams with programme strategy and commercial awareness Building and maintaining strong client relationships Contributing to
business development and winning new work Identifying opportunities to develop existing client relationships About You
We are looking for an experienced
Planning Manager / Senior Planning Manager / Regional Planning Manager
from a civil engineering background who is comfortable operating at both a technical and managerial level. You should have: Strong UK civil engineering planning experience Excellent knowledge of
NEC contracts Experience with
Clauses 32 and 64 Strong EOT, delay and change management experience Previous experience managing or mentoring planners The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities Excellent client-facing and communication skills A commercial mindset and an interest in business development Experience across
both civil engineering and building/construction
would be advantageous, although not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond purely project-based planning and take responsibility for
people, projects, clients and regional growth
within a consultancy environment. If you would like to have a confidential conversation about the role, please get in touch.


