Planning Manager

Company: Fawkes & Reece
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Location: London
Job Description:

Planning Manager – London | Up to £135,000 + Package – Datacentres

Are you an experienced Planning Manager with a proven track record delivering large-scale, complex construction projects?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor within their specialist Major Projects Division, managing programmes from tender stage through to handover.

The Role

As Planning Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role within the project team, taking ownership of programmes across the full project lifecycle. You’ll collaborate closely with pre-construction, delivery, and commercial teams to ensure each scheme is set up for success and delivered to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project programmes from tender through to completion.
  • Leading planning input on bids and tenders, ensuring robust and competitive submissions.
  • Monitoring progress, identifying risks and opportunities, and advising the wider project team.
  • Supporting Project Managers and site teams with accurate planning insights and updates.
  • Embedding best-practice planning processes across the business to drive continuous improvement.

About You

  • Proven experience as a Senior Planner or Planning Manager within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
  • Proficient in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
  • Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £135,000 + full package.
  • Clear career progression within a well-structured and supportive planning function.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects in a thriving sector.

If you are looking for your next step in your Planning career please apply today or contact Francesca Cainelli in the London office.

Posted: August 20th, 2026