10/28/2026 updated
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Senior Planning Manager & Programme Controls Manager
London, United Kingdom
Only remote
BA (Hons), Graphic & Media Design - University of the Arts LondonBusiness Planning and Control SystemsChange ControlEarned Value ManagementProject Portfolio ManagementSoftware PlanningPlanning Processes
Strategic Planning & Schedule Management
Expertise in developing, maintaining and assuring integrated project schedules across major infrastructure and energy programmes. Delivery of resource-optimised schedules ahead of target, embedding planning culture and driving continuous improvement in planning processes and reporting methodologies.
Programme Controls & Earned Value Management
Proven track record in programme controls, including earned value management, progress assessment, financial reporting across integrated baselines, and change control processes. Application of best-practice intelligence across disciplines on programmes valued at over 2bn.
Primavera P6 & Technical Planning Tools
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Asta Power Projects, MS Project, Oracle SQL, Excel and PowerPoint. Production and management of complex programmes covering signalling, track, civils, telecoms, testing and commissioning activities.
Risk Mitigation & Compliance
Identification and mitigation of risks through robust schedule analysis, facilitating early intervention and improved delivery outcomes. Compliance with programme requirements, planning best practice and client expectations.
Forensic Analysis & Change Control
Forensic planning and change control expertise, including compensation event assessment and programme impact analysis for major infrastructure and systems integration projects.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Collaboration with contractors, project managers, commercial managers, regional councils and wider delivery teams to ensure programme alignment, transparency and proactive issue resolution.
NEC 3 Clause 14 & 21 Schedules
Knowledge and application of NEC 3 contractual schedule requirements under Clause 14 and 21, supporting compliant programme delivery across infrastructure projects.
Resource Forecasting & Allocation
Development of resource-loaded programmes, productivity forecasts and look-ahead plans to optimise workforce utilisation and support delivery commitments.
Data Visualisation
Production of executive dashboards, Sankey diagrams, progress reports and performance metrics for senior stakeholders, enabling proactive management of risks, dependencies and project outcomes.
Team Leadership & Training
Leadership and management of planning teams with varying levels of experience, providing coaching, mentoring, technical guidance and performance oversight.
Cost Control & Reporting
Management of progress assessment and financial reporting across integrated baselines, supporting informed decision-making and effective portfolio management.
Expertise in developing, maintaining and assuring integrated project schedules across major infrastructure and energy programmes. Delivery of resource-optimised schedules ahead of target, embedding planning culture and driving continuous improvement in planning processes and reporting methodologies.
Programme Controls & Earned Value Management
Proven track record in programme controls, including earned value management, progress assessment, financial reporting across integrated baselines, and change control processes. Application of best-practice intelligence across disciplines on programmes valued at over 2bn.
Primavera P6 & Technical Planning Tools
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Asta Power Projects, MS Project, Oracle SQL, Excel and PowerPoint. Production and management of complex programmes covering signalling, track, civils, telecoms, testing and commissioning activities.
Risk Mitigation & Compliance
Identification and mitigation of risks through robust schedule analysis, facilitating early intervention and improved delivery outcomes. Compliance with programme requirements, planning best practice and client expectations.
Forensic Analysis & Change Control
Forensic planning and change control expertise, including compensation event assessment and programme impact analysis for major infrastructure and systems integration projects.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Collaboration with contractors, project managers, commercial managers, regional councils and wider delivery teams to ensure programme alignment, transparency and proactive issue resolution.
NEC 3 Clause 14 & 21 Schedules
Knowledge and application of NEC 3 contractual schedule requirements under Clause 14 and 21, supporting compliant programme delivery across infrastructure projects.
Resource Forecasting & Allocation
Development of resource-loaded programmes, productivity forecasts and look-ahead plans to optimise workforce utilisation and support delivery commitments.
Data Visualisation
Production of executive dashboards, Sankey diagrams, progress reports and performance metrics for senior stakeholders, enabling proactive management of risks, dependencies and project outcomes.
Team Leadership & Training
Leadership and management of planning teams with varying levels of experience, providing coaching, mentoring, technical guidance and performance oversight.
Cost Control & Reporting
Management of progress assessment and financial reporting across integrated baselines, supporting informed decision-making and effective portfolio management.
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Lead the optimisation, assurance and maintenance of project schedules across the Ministry of Justice Rapid Deployment Cells Programme (RDCP). Review and enhance contractor programmes, establish business rhythms aligned with Programme Management Plans, develop robust schedule management processes, lead a planning team, and provide technical assurance on project schedules. Act as planning lead for 11 live RDCP projects, produce integrated programme information, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes across the portfolio.
Delivered planning for utilities, enabling works and infrastructure packages for a major nuclear construction programme valued at 38bn. Developed and delivered 16 integrated schedules for Utilities works completed ahead of year-end target. Coordinated with contractors including Openreach, Virgin Media and Sky, and regional councils. Collaborated with Commercial Managers to align schedules with financial applications and ensured full scope circulation readiness by Christmas 2023.
Managed programme controls for Infrastructure Maintenance and Renewals with approximately 200m annual renewals. Oversaw controls for asset resilience and built environment systems, managed progress assessment and financial reporting across integrated baselines, led implementation of change control processes and safety performance integration, and embedded best-practice intelligence across disciplines.