Planning Manager

Ref: AS6120174

Runcorn, England

£75,000

• Permanent
• Operational Planning
• Project Scheduling
• Process Improvement

About the candidate

A detail-oriented Planning Manager with a strong background across utilities, engineering, manufacturing and infrastructure environments. They bring solid experience in coordinating complex operational activity, managing planning teams, scheduling resources and keeping projects on track against cost, quality and timeline expectations.

They are a proactive and communicative professional who works well across multi-disciplinary teams, with a strong focus on safety, compliance and continuous improvement. Available for a permanent role and able to start in 2 weeks.

What makes them great?

• Reduces delays and improves visibility: Introduced a tracking system that improved resource allocation and task prioritisation, contributing to a 15% reduction in project delays.
• Drives productivity: Worked with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and achieve a 20% increase in productivity within an engineering project environment.
• Strong cross-functional leader: Comfortable liaising across different levels of an organisation and bringing planning, operations, engineering and contractor teams together around shared goals.

Areas of expertise

• Operational planning and scheduling: Experienced in coordinating routine and reactive work, managing resources and prioritising activity across busy operational environments.
• Project and engineering delivery: Strong background supporting engineering projects, work specifications, contractor coordination and delivery planning.
• Safety, compliance and process improvement: Confident in risk assessments, safety protocols and improving ways of working to support better performance.