Planning Manager

Description:

Excellent opportunity in Bristol!

An opportunity for a Planning Manager with a civil engineering background and experience supporting rail projects or CP‑framework delivery. This role suits someone who can build clear, logic‑driven programmes, operate confidently in NEC environments, and manage planning across complex, multi‑disciplinary works.

The Role

You'll lead programme development from tender through delivery, ensuring construction sequencing, methodology and logistics are fully reflected. Working closely with engineering, delivery and commercial teams, you'll maintain accurate progress reporting, support change management under NEC, and drive clarity across civils and rail projects.

Required Experience

Civil engineering degree or equivalent, with a strong technical foundation in construction methodology, sequencing and engineering principles
Proven background as a Planner or Planning Manager within civil engineering, ideally on multi‑disciplinary projects with interfaces across structures, earthworks, utilities and rail systems
Rail project experience, preferably within CP frameworks, including exposure to possession planning, access constraints, operational railway requirements and multi‑disciplinary coordination
High‑level proficiency in Primavera P6, including building fully logic‑linked programmes, resource loading, critical path analysis, baselining, progress updates and scenario modelling
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly programme obligations, early warnings, compensation events, change control and the contractual significance of programme acceptance
Experience developing tender programmes, including methodology input, construction sequencing, logistics planning and alignment with commercial strategy
Demonstrable ability to interrogate design information, challenge assumptions, and ensure buildability and methodology are accurately reflected in the programme
Clear understanding of construction delivery, including how site constraints, access, plant, labour, materials and interfaces influence sequencing and programme risk
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and clients to maintain programme clarity and alignment
Experience producing structured progress reports, forecasts and programme narratives that support decision‑making and commercial reportingDesirable

Experience in change management under NEC, including assessing programme impact, supporting compensation event submissions and maintaining robust audit trails
Delay analysis capability, including identification of causes, quantification of impacts and preparation of clear, evidence‑based assessments
Forensic planning experience, including retrospective analysis, review of contemporaneous records and preparation of structured reports for commercial or contractual purposesDo not hesitate to apply if you feel this is the right opportunity for you!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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