Planning Manager in Crawley, West Sussex

Planning Manager

Location: Surrey
Salary: £90,000 DOE + Bonus + Car Allowance
Contract: Permanent

THE OPPORTUNITY

CPXR is recruiting for a Planning Manager to join an established and growing business operating within the infrastructure and utilities sector, based in Surrey.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planning Manager with a strong background in infrastructure, utilities or major projects who is looking to take ownership of planning and programme management within a commercially driven environment.

The role will involve leading project planning activities, managing complex programmes and ensuring effective project controls across infrastructure and utilities projects. Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, combined with sound commercial acumen and the ability to interpret programme performance against project objectives, is essential.

The company offers a competitive salary package, a performance-related bonus and a car allowance, alongside the opportunity to make a significant contribution to project delivery within a key sector.

THE ROLE

• Lead and manage planning and programme management activities across infrastructure and utilities projects.
• Develop, maintain and monitor detailed project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Analyse programme performance, identify critical path activities and proactively manage potential delays and programme risks.
• Work closely with project managers, commercial teams and operational stakeholders to align programme delivery with contractual and commercial objectives.
• Provide accurate programme updates, progress reports, forecasts and planning information to support effective decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve project performance, mitigate delays and support cost control and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure planning processes, reporting and programme controls are consistently applied across projects.
• Support the assessment of programme changes, extensions of time and potential delays where required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proven experience as a Planning Manager, Senior Planner or Project Planner within infrastructure, utilities or major projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, including programme development, updates, analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen, with an understanding of project costs, contractual requirements, programme impacts and financial performance.
• Experience managing complex project programmes, critical paths, dependencies and project milestones.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project delivery, commercial and operational teams.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge programme performance and recommend solutions.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach to planning, risk management and project delivery.

Candidates with relevant planning experience in civil engineering, energy, water, power, utilities or wider infrastructure environments will also be considered.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• £90,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Car allowance.
• Permanent position with an established infrastructure and utilities business.
• Opportunity to contribute to complex projects and further develop your career.

APPLY

If you are interested in this Planning Manager opportunity in Surrey, apply today or contact CPXR for a confidential conversation.

Relevant job titles: Senior Planning Manager, Senior Planner, Principal Planner, Project Planner.