Planning Manager

• Develop, maintain, and review detailed master construction programmes and project controls procedures for live projects.

• Prepare and present progress reviews and reports to senior management.

• Liaise with key stakeholders to review project progress, identify risks, and support proactive problem-solving.

• Establish and manage project schedule resource requirements across all phases — pre-construction, construction, and commissioning.

• Create and maintain progress reporting tools to monitor the achievement of project goals and milestones.

• Provide performance updates and variance reports, identifying corrective actions where required.

• Represent the Planning function in client and subcontractor meetings, ensuring clear communication of schedule status and planning issues.

• Support account management and business development by building and maintaining long-term client relationships.

• Take ownership of assigned projects and assist colleagues on other projects as needed.

• Ensure project planning practices align with company standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 6+ years’ relevant experience in the construction industry, preferably within a main contracting environment.
• Experience working on large-scale projects, ideally within the data centre or high-tech industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, and planning processes.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject; experience with BIM / digital construction tools and workflows is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with a sound understanding of programming techniques and typical production rates.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex planning information clearly.
• Capable of working to defined, and often challenging, timescales.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contractual and project management principles.

• Work with a market leader in the Data centre Construction industry

• Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering critical infrastructure in a high-growth sector
• Long-term career progression opportunities and professional development support.
• Competitive salary packages

Winthrop Technologies