Strategic Planning Leader

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom People Group Full time
Senior Planning Manager Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planning Manager with experience in MEP projects to join our team for the HS2 project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the planning function on allocated projects and tenders, ensuring they are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.

  • Key responsibilities include:
  • Ensuring projects are delivered on time and profitably.
  • Managing medium to high complexity projects, portfolio projects, or sections of larger projects.
  • Maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
  • Providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
  • Leading and managing a team of professionals delivering planning/schedule management services.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

  • Degree education in a Mechanical or Electrical construction/engineering discipline (or equivalent).
  • Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
  • Significant experience in the use of planning techniques in a range of multi-disciplinary sectors.
  • Experience working on major Fit Out projects within the construction sector.

A competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum is available, along with a car allowance, pension, discretionary bonus, and 22 days holiday (plus 2 volunteer days and 3 days xmas Shutdown). Our company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both clients and employees. The estimated location pay is £55,000 - £70,000 per annum.

Why People Group?

We offer a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Our team of experts shares knowledge and best practices to deliver exceptional results. If you are passionate about project management and looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.



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