💰 £90,000–£95,000 + Package
📍 Manchester | Hybrid Working (2–3 days in the office/client meetings)
📋 Permanent Position
I’m working with our client to recruit a Head of Planning to lead and develop their growing planning capability across the infrastructure sector.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take ownership of a growing team, influence business strategy and play a key role in the continued expansion of planning services.
The Role:
✅ Lead and develop a team of 4–5 planners, including Senior Planners.
✅ Provide technical leadership across infrastructure projects.
✅ Oversee programme development, baselines, critical path analysis, progress monitoring and recovery planning.
✅ Build strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
✅ Contribute to proposals, tenders, client meetings and business development.
✅ Work closely with directors to shape and grow the planning function.
What We’re Looking For:
✔️ Significant planning or project controls experience within construction, infrastructure or major projects.
✔️ Proven leadership and team management skills.
✔️ Strong technical knowledge of project planning and programme management.
✔️ Experience developing client relationships and supporting business growth.
✔️ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark within a growing infrastructure consultancy, with direct access to senior leadership and the chance to shape the future of the planning team.
📩 Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.
📞 Alan – (phone number removed)
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Salary description
£90000.00 - £95000.00 per year