Planning Manager

Savile Lloyd Limited.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor company in Cardiff is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee the planning function across all project phases for a Data Centre project. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in planning large scale projects and be proficient in Primavera P6. This role includes managing multiple workstreams and providing strategic advice to senior management to ensure successful project delivery. The company values diversity and encourages individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years experience planning large scale projects.
• Must be a competent user of software including Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function across all project phases.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed design, procurement, and construction programmes.
• Monitor and manage progress across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Risk analysis

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Professional Qualification in Planning or Construction Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Our client is a leading Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation contractor with projects across Ireland, UK, and Mainland Europe. Our client operates across multiple sectors including Data Centre’s, Pharmaceutical, Microelectronics, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, and Energy from Waste. They are currently looking for a Planning Manager to join them on a Data Centre project in Cardiff.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Lead the planning function across all project phases, ensuring programmes are developed, maintained, and communicated in line with company standards and client expectations.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed design, procurement, and construction programmes, coordinating input from multiple disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Monitor and manage progress across multiple workstreams, conducting programme reviews and providing strategic advice to senior management to support key decision-making.
• Analyse project delays and risks using tools such as critical path and delay analysis, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery objectives.
• Manage the planning input for tender submissions, working closely with pre-construction teams to develop competitive and realistic delivery strategies.
• Oversee resource and cost loading across programmes to support financial forecasting and productivity analysis at both project and portfolio levels.
• Lead programme impact assessments for change events, ensuring robust EOT and claims support is provided to the commercial and project controls teams.
• Drive planning best practice, mentor junior planners, and contribute to the continuous improvement of planning systems, tools, and reporting frameworks across the business.

You Will Need:

• A Professional Qualification in Planning or Construction Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years experience planning large scale projects.
• Must be a competent user of software including the likes of Primavera P6.

Savile Lloyd and our Clients are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success. Savile Lloyd is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.