Senior Planning Manager / Planning Manager – Building & Defence Projects
Location:
London | Permanent | £110,000–£130,000pa + benefits | Hybrid Working (3 days on site)
We are seeking experienced Senior Planning Managers and Planning Managers to join a Tier 1 construction organisation’s Building Operating Unit, working on major commercial, healthcare, and defence projects across London and the Southeast.
About the Opportunity
You will play a key role in shaping, developing, and delivering complex project programmes from bid stage through to completion on large-scale schemes. These positions require planners with strong building delivery experience, technical expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
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Lead the planning function on major construction projects, producing fully integrated master programmes
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Construct complex schedules from first principles, review methodologies, and challenge assumptions to optimise delivery
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Work with estimating and commercial teams to align cost breakdown structures and contribute to delay/claims analysis where required
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Establish short-term lookahead planning and assign responsibilities across project teams
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Support bid development, programme strategy, and resource planning
Requirements
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Proven experience leading planning on major commercial, healthcare, or defence building projects
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Strong construction site experience with knowledge of design integration and temporary works
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Advanced user of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject
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Broad understanding of multiple contract forms including NEC, JCT, MPTC
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Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in a construction or engineering discipline
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For defence-focused roles, eligibility for security clearance may be required
Salary & Benefits
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£110,000pa – £130,000pa + benefits package
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Permanent role with hybrid working (typically 3 days on site)
If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV to jackm@scantec.co.uk or call 0151 666 8960, outlining your relevant planning experience and preferred location (London or Cambridge).
