Senior Planning Manager

  • Linkit Recruitment
  • Burtonwood, Warrington
  • Mar 18, 2026
Contractor

Job Description

LRL are recruiting for a Senior Planning Manager to work as part of the Design Team across 30-50 projects, then move into proactive planning and control of those project plans working with the engineering lead. (37 hours a week)

Desired start: 06/04/2026

6-month contract initially. 37 hours per week.

3 days per week in office.

Experience Required

Typically 8 years relevant experience, with a degree or professional qualification (e.g. APM), and strong experience in project controls/programme delivery on large, complex projects.

Substantial recent experience in programme controls, planning, scheduling and programme optimisation.

Expert knowledge of design and build techniques, methods and durations, with the ability to produce detailed bottom-up construction programmes.

Strong understanding of integrated project planning and quantitative schedule analysis.

Strong knowledge of Primavera and similar planning tools.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage relationships across functions.

Good people management capability and ability to develop high-performing teams.

Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively to ensure data integrity.

Hybrid working based out of Warrington, working in the office 3 days a week

Long term contract work available

Pay Rates: Negotiable depending on experience

Please contact our Recruitment Team ASAP for more information.