Planning Lead in City of London

Planning Lead in City of London

City of London Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Premises Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead planning for a major £700m healthcare project from start to finish.
  • Company: Join a leading international contractor with exciting projects.
  • Benefits: Enjoy accommodation support, tax advantages, and a strong pension scheme.
  • Other info: Great long-term career progression opportunities in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on a landmark healthcare development in Jersey.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in planning for major construction projects, especially in healthcare.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

A leading international contractor is seeking an experienced Divisional Planning Lead to take ownership of programme strategy and planning leadership on one of the Channel Islands' largest construction projects.

This is a rare opportunity to join a landmark healthcare development valued at over £700m, leading the planning function from preconstruction through to completion. The project is a large-scale, technically complex scheme with a multi-year delivery programme and significant design, procurement, construction and stakeholder interfaces.

The role is based in Jersey and includes accommodation support together with the island's favourable tax regime, creating a highly attractive overall package.

This is the senior planning position on the project. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for the overall programme strategy, project controls, planning resources and programme performance across the entire development lifecycle.

You will lead the planning team, own the master programme and work closely with operational, commercial and client teams to ensure successful project delivery.

  • Leading the planning function on a major £700m+ healthcare development
  • Developing programme strategy across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover
  • Managing project controls, programme reporting and performance monitoring
  • Leading and developing the project planning team
  • Undertaking critical path analysis, programme risk assessments and mitigation planning
  • Supporting senior leadership with strategic planning and delivery decisions
  • Ensuring programme compliance with contractual obligations
  • Driving best-practice planning standards across the project

Proven experience leading planning functions on major construction projects is essential, along with:

  • Healthcare project experience
  • Strong NEC4 contract knowledge
  • Experience managing planning teams and programme resources
  • Strong understanding of design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover processes

Additional benefits include:

  • Accommodation support
  • Significant tax advantages compared with mainland UK
  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Share scheme
  • Long-term career progression opportunities

Planning Lead in City of London employer: Premises Recruitment Ltd

Join a leading international contractor as a Divisional Planning Lead on a landmark £700m healthcare project in Jersey, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With accommodation support and the island's favourable tax regime, this role offers an attractive package alongside long-term career progression opportunities in a technically complex and rewarding environment. Be part of a team that values best-practice planning standards and collaboration across all project phases, ensuring meaningful contributions to a significant healthcare development.

Premises Recruitment Ltd

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We think you need these skills to ace Planning Lead in City of London

Programme Strategy Development
Project Controls Management
Planning Resource Management
Programme Performance Monitoring
Critical Path Analysis
Programme Risk Assessment
Mitigation Planning