Planning Manager
South East London
50% Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Per Week in the Office)
Please note: The hybrid requirement is non-negotiable.
6-Month Rolling Contract (with potential for extension)
Competitive Day Rate
We are currently seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join a major infrastructure programme, supporting the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with strong programme controls expertise, extensive scheduling experience, and the ability to work across multiple projects within a fast-paced project environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and maintain complex project and programme schedules.
- Analyse programme performance and identify critical path risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
- Produce planning reports, dashboards, and progress updates for senior stakeholders.
- Lead planning workshops and collaborate with project teams to establish robust delivery plans.
- Support project controls activities and promote planning best practice.
- Review contractor schedules and provide programme-related analysis.
- Mentor and support planning resources across the programme.
- Drive continuous improvement in planning methodologies, reporting, and governance.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience as a Planning Manager or Senior Planner on large-scale infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of project controls and programme management principles.
- Extensive experience using Primavera P6 .
- Ability to develop and analyse critical path schedules.
- Experience working within NEC contract environments .
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience producing programme reports and performance analysis for senior leadership.
Why Apply?
- Long-term 6-month rolling contract with strong extension potential.
- Opportunity to work on a complex, high-profile infrastructure programme.
- Hybrid working arrangement offering a balance between office and home working.
- Collaborative and supportive project environment.
- Competitive day rate.
Please note: Candidates must be able to commit to 50% office attendance (typically 2-3 days per week) in South East London. This requirement is mandatory and non-negotiable.
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Senior Planning (& Delivery) Manager in London employer: Morson Human Resources Limited
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Contact Details:
Morson Human Resources Limited Recruitment Team
