Planning Manager in Derby, Derbyshire

Planning Manager - Tier 1 Main Contractor

£100,000 - £120,000 + Package | Tier 1 Main Contractor | Derby

I'm currently working with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Planning Manager to support their growing East Midlands business, based from their regional office in Derby.

This is a key role within the business, focused on both tender and live project planning across a diverse portfolio of major construction projects spanning sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, industrial and public sector developments.

Working closely with Operational, Commercial and Pre-Construction teams, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are planned, programmed and delivered successfully, whilst helping to drive planning best practice across the region.

Planning Manager Role:

• Develop and manage detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Produce tender programmes, phasing plans and construction methodologies
• Support project teams throughout delivery, monitoring progress against programme
• Identify programme risks, constraints and critical path activities
• Develop recovery programmes and mitigation strategies where required
• Provide planning input during bid, pre-construction and project delivery phases
• Work closely with Operational, Commercial, Design and Pre-Construction teams
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings as the planning lead
• Produce programme reports, updates and performance analysis
• Support the implementation of planning best practice across the regional business
• Mentor and develop junior planning professionals where required

The Person:

I'm looking for someone with a strong background in Construction Planning within a Main Contractor environment, who has experience in managing a Planning team.

You'll ideally have experience with:

• Asta Powerproject
• Building projects within a Main Contracting environment
• Tender and contract planning
• Critical path analysis and programme management
• Construction methodologies and sequencing
• Progress monitoring and programme reporting
• Delay analysis and recovery planning
• Working closely with multiple project stakeholders
• Projects typically ranging from £10m - £100m+

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Planning Manager seeking a role with one of the UK's leading contractors, offering exposure to major projects and genuine long-term career progression.

What's on Offer?

• £100,000 - £120,000 salary + package
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Tier 1 Main Contractor with a secured pipeline of work
• High-profile projects across the East Midlands
• Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development

Please apply now or get in touch with Joe Rowell at PSR Solutions.