Programme Planning Manager

I''m working with one of the UK''s most successful specialist developers who are looking to appoint a Programme Planning Manager to work directly alongside the Managing Director, Commercial Director and Construction Directors, helping drive the delivery of a substantial live construction programme across the UK.
This isn''t a role for someone who simply updates programmes and records delays.
They''re looking for someone who understands construction, understands critical path and, most importantly, understands how to solve problems before they become bigger problems.
You''ll become the central point of coordination between site teams, senior leadership, commercial, finance and operational departments, providing visibility across multiple projects and helping ensure programmes remain realistic, achievable and aligned with business objectives.
The business delivers a significant volume of projects nationally and needs someone capable of looking at the bigger picture whilst still understanding what is happening on site.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you''ll take ownership of programme management, reporting and performance monitoring across a national portfolio of construction projects.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Construction Directors and Site Managers in monitoring and managing construction programmes
• Building and maintaining detailed programmes and coordinated delivery roadmaps
• Identifying risks, delays and potential programme conflicts before they impact delivery
• Developing practical recovery plans and alternative delivery scenarios where slippage occurs
• Producing meaningful reporting and KPI dashboards for senior leadership and board-level review
• Working closely with commercial and finance teams to track project progress and forecast delivery
• Coordinating information across multiple live projects to ensure resources, labour and materials remain aligned
• Regular engagement with site teams through meetings, technology platforms and site visits
• Providing clear programme visibility and key milestone reporting across the business

About You
This role would suit an experienced Planning Manager, Programme Manager or Senior Planner with a strong construction background and a practical understanding of how projects are delivered on site.
You''ll ideally have:

• Strong experience using Microsoft Project
• A detailed understanding of construction sequencing, critical path analysis and programme management
• Experience within care home, residential, healthcare or similar building projects
• The ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders using facts and analysis
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how programme performance impacts business performance
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with everyone from Site Managers through to Board Directors
• A proactive mindset focused on finding solutions rather than simply identifying problems

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