Planning manager
CV-LibraryLeeds, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
Apply NowEmsans are currently working with a key client who is looking for a Planning Manager to join their expanding team. They specialise in delivering full project life cycle collaboration, supporting clients from early-stage planning and tendering through to project delivery and delay analysis.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and driven Planning Manager to lead planning and scheduling functions across a diverse portfolio of projects. This role is critical in ensuring robust project controls, accurate forecasting, and effective delay analysis to support successful project delivery and dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development, maintenance, and management of project schedules using Primavera P6
* Oversee planning activities across the full project life cycle, from concept to completion
* Collaborate with clients, project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure integrated planning strategies
* Prepare and review tender programmes, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project constraints
* Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
* Conduct delay analysis and produce detailed reports to support claims and dispute resolution
* Provide expert advice on planning methodologies, construction sequencing, and commissioning strategies
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in project controls
* Mentor and support junior planners within the team
Key Requirements
* Proven experience as a Planning Manager or Senior Planner using Primavera P6
* Strong background in engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects
* Demonstrated expertise in delay analysis and claims support
* In-depth understanding of project life cycle phases and planning methodologies
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Desirable Skills
* Experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary projects
* Familiarity with NEC or other standard forms of contract
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., APM, CIOB)
* Professional growth in a specialist consultancy environment
These roles are hybrid, offering a mix of remote work and time in the Leeds office
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and driven Planning Manager to lead planning and scheduling functions across a diverse portfolio of projects. This role is critical in ensuring robust project controls, accurate forecasting, and effective delay analysis to support successful project delivery and dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development, maintenance, and management of project schedules using Primavera P6
* Oversee planning activities across the full project life cycle, from concept to completion
* Collaborate with clients, project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure integrated planning strategies
* Prepare and review tender programmes, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project constraints
* Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
* Conduct delay analysis and produce detailed reports to support claims and dispute resolution
* Provide expert advice on planning methodologies, construction sequencing, and commissioning strategies
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in project controls
* Mentor and support junior planners within the team
Key Requirements
* Proven experience as a Planning Manager or Senior Planner using Primavera P6
* Strong background in engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects
* Demonstrated expertise in delay analysis and claims support
* In-depth understanding of project life cycle phases and planning methodologies
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Desirable Skills
* Experience working on complex, multi-disciplinary projects
* Familiarity with NEC or other standard forms of contract
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., APM, CIOB)
* Professional growth in a specialist consultancy environment
These roles are hybrid, offering a mix of remote work and time in the Leeds office