Laing O'Rourke is looking for a Planning Leader to play a key role in shaping and delivering best-in-class planning across our projects and programmes. This is a senior leadership position, focused on setting direction, driving consistency in planning standards, and ensuring robust project controls are embedded across complex, high-value programmes. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to influence strategy, optimise delivery methodologies, and ensure planning capability supports both internal teams and client organisations. If you bring strong strategic thinking, leadership capability, and deep technical expertise in planning and project controls, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale. What will the role look like? Develop and manage integrated programmes across all project stages, including digital and 4D modelling alignment Establish and maintain robust project controls, reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis Define key milestones, production outputs, and resource requirements to optimise delivery Lead, develop, and support planning teams, ensuring capability, performance, and succession planning What skills
Planning Leader in Kent employer: Laing O'Rourke
Crown House Technologies offers an exceptional work environment for Sprinkler Design Engineers, combining innovative engineering with a commitment to employee growth and inclusivity. With access to cutting-edge projects and a strong focus on health and safety, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages professional development and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of fire suppression design. Located within the UK's largest mechanical, electrical, and public health manufacturing facility, this role provides unique advantages such as off-site manufacturing capabilities and a supportive approach to diverse hiring through the Disability Confident scheme.
