Planning Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning Manager (we are also looking for a Senior Planner too) to help lead our planning function. You will be instrumental in developing and delivering realistic, de-risked programmes that meet our clients\’ needs while ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance with current legislation.

You will be instrumental in planning resources for our projects (which can be in live environments) in collaboration with the other members of the project and supply chain – as well as project resource requirements for future workloads.

You will have experience of identifying complex project issues early to reduce the impact on working programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the planning process throughout preconstruction and site delivery, including project scheduling, resource planning, and identifying critical milestones.
• Managing planning team
• Develop robust, evidence-based tender programmes for submission, ensuring they are aligned with project scope and customer requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the preconstruction team, supply chain partners, design, and estimating teams to create logical, high-quality programmes and optimise construction sequences.
• Track and monitor all programmes, providing regular updates and advising on progress, risks, and implications of design changes.
• Produce comprehensive site logistics plans that reflect a thorough planning approach and support site operations.
• Provide training and coaching to enhance the planning and programming skills of team members.
• Actively seek opportunities for alternative construction methods and promote digital construction practices, including 4D planning and emerging software.

As the specialist interiors arm of the Willmott Dixon Group we are currently involved in some major projects with individual values to circa £40m+. These include some major refurbishments to listed and landmark buildings, hospitals, universities, defence/blue-light estates, flagship stores and offices. We have a very strong pipeline of interesting and diverse work.

Our office is within easy reach of a number of stations: City Thameslink, Blackfriars, St. Paul\’s, Cannon Street, Farringdon, Fenchurch Street, Holborn, Liverpool Street and Waterloo.

What we\’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Planning Manager or in a similar role within the construction industry, ideally with experience in fit-out and refurbishment projects (although major projects experience £100m+ would be considered too).
• Strong technical expertise in planning methodologies and software, we use Asta Powerproject (with some Primevera when requested by our customers).
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to identify complex project issues early and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer value.

Personal Qualities:

At Willmott Dixon we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours.

Sound like you. If so, come and join our Willmott Dixon Interiors team, and become a great ambassador of our business.

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Willmott Dixon family; a privately-owned contracting and interior fit out group in the UK. With a rich history, amazing track record and strong values, this partnership makes us a stronger and more progressive organisation, allowing us to share knowledge and take on bigger and better projects.

As part of the Willmott Dixon Group, we are committed to sustainability and creating a positive impact in the communities we serve.