Lead Senior Planner

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Lead Senior Planner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Senior Planner to provide strategic planning leadership across a portfolio of complex projects. You will be responsible for developing robust, integrated programmes and ensuring that delivery remains aligned with agreed objectives, milestones, budgets and quality standards.

Working closely with project managers, technical specialists, commercial colleagues and external partners, you will provide clear analysis, constructive challenge and practical solutions throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires someone who can operate confidently at both strategic and detailed levels, while communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the development, review and maintenance of detailed project and programme schedules.
  • Establish planning standards, processes and reporting requirements across assigned projects.
  • Monitor progress against approved baselines, identifying trends, risks, delays and opportunities.
  • Prepare high-quality planning reports, dashboards and performance updates for senior stakeholders.
  • Coordinate schedule information from multidisciplinary teams, contractors and delivery partners.
  • Undertake impact assessments, recovery planning and scenario analysis where required.
  • Support change control, risk management, forecasting and the preparation of mitigation plans.
  • Coach and mentor junior planners, promoting consistent ways of working and continual improvement.

About you

You will have substantial experience in a senior planning role, ideally gained within a complex project, engineering, construction, infrastructure or regulated environment. You should be highly proficient in planning and project controls software, with strong knowledge of critical path analysis, schedule management, earned value principles and progress measurement.

Excellent communication and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret complex information and present concise, accurate recommendations. You will be organised, analytical and commercially aware, with a proactive approach to identifying issues before they affect delivery.

A relevant professional qualification or membership of a recognised planning or project management body would be advantageous. In return, you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects, influence delivery strategy and work within a collaborative, professionally focused environment.

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Added 05/11/2026
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