Planning Manager - #1712804

Title: Planning ManagerLocation: Birmingham (flexible working)Salary: £100,000 + car allowance + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Manager to join one of the UK's leading main contractors, taking the strategic lead on pre-construction planning for a major, multi-project framework valued at approximately £1bn.

This is a pivotal role where you'll help shape programme strategies, drive tender planning across multiple schemes, and play a key role in positioning the framework for long-term success. You'll also have the opportunity to build, mentor, and develop a high-performing planning team beneath you.

The Planning Manager will be based out of their Birmingham office or one of the live project sites, there are various locations so they are flexible on where the successful candidate will be based.

Duties

• Lead pre-construction planning strategy for a major, multi-project framework.
• Oversee and coordinate tender planning submissions across multiple schemes.
• Develop and maintain robust programme solutions in alignment with client requirements and delivery objectives.
• Collaborate closely with bid, design, commercial, and delivery teams to optimise project outcomes.
• Build and manage a high-performing planning team to support the framework's long-term objectives.
• Engage regularly with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners to ensure collaborative programme development.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and reporting standards.

Candidate

• Proven experience in a Planning Manager or senior planning leadership role within a UK main contracting environment.
• Strong background in the building sector (commercial, residential, healthcare, education, or similar major projects).
• Excellent knowledge of pre-construction and tender planning processes for large-scale, multi-project frameworks.
• Flexibility to be based from any of the company's regional offices or project locations across the South of England.

Offer

• Basic salary up to circa £100,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance £6,500
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme plus other great benefits.

If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 71095.

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