Description

I am working with an established and growing project services consultancy that is looking to appoint a Regional Planning Manager to lead and develop an established planning team. This is a senior role offering a genuine mix of team leadership, project management, technical planning and business development. You will be responsible for a team of around 6 planners, overseeing their workload, development and performance, whilst also remaining hands-on with key projects and clients. The Role You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from tender planning through to project completion, with particular responsibility for: * Leading and mentoring a team of approximately 6 planners * Managing the delivery of planning services across multiple projects * Providing senior planning support to clients and project teams * Developing tender programmes and construction programmes * Programme management from tender through to completion * Extension of Time (EOT) preparation and management * NEC planning and contract management * Strong understanding and application of NEC Clauses 32 and 64 * Change, delay and impact analysis * Supporting project teams with programme strategy and commercial awareness * Building and maintaining strong client relationships * Contributing to business development and winning new work * Identifying opportunities to develop existing client relationships About You We are looking for an experienced Planning Manager / Senior Planning Manager / Regional Planning Manager from a civil engineering background who is comfortable operating at both a technical and managerial level. You should have: * Strong UK civil engineering planning experience * Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts * Experience with Clauses 32 and 64 * Strong EOT, delay and change management experience * Previous experience managing or mentoring planners * The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities * Excellent client-facing and communication skills * A commercial mindset and an interest in business development Experience across both civil engineering and building/construction would be advantageous, although not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond purely project-based planning and take responsibility for people, projects, clients and regional growth within a consultancy environment. If you would like to have a confidential conversation about the role, please get in touch