Senior Planning Manager (Construction, Major Fitout & Asset Replacement Projects) Location: Gatwick Airport Salary: Up to £85,000pa + £7,000 car allowance and benefits Working format: Onsite 5 days a week Job type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced
Senior Planning Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile fitout and asset replacement works at one of the UK's busiest airport environments. This is your opportunity to join a motivated, collaborative team on complex, live operational projects.
Key Experience: - Proven experience on large-scale construction projects or programmes.
- Background in fitout delivery ideally from a construction management or project management route.
- Proficient in Primavera P6 and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract.
- Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
- Actively working towards (or already holding) a professional qualification such as APM, PMI, or CIOB.
- Confident communicator who can engage clients, project teams, and contractors.
The Role - Build and maintain robust, Gatwick-specific project schedules in Primavera P6.
- Create and manage Level 1-5 schedules, trade contractor schedules, and short-term plans.
- Incorporate design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and close-out phases into the programme.
- Monitor progress, manage change, and produce accurate monthly reports.
- Conduct site walks to verify progress and safety compliance.
- Produce KPIs, dashboards, and time impact analyses to support change management and compensation events.
- Coordinate with the supply chain, client, design team, and internal stakeholders to ensure planning excellence.
Why Join Us? - Work on prestigious, live operational projects with real impact.
- Join a supportive and innovative team committed to professional growth.
- Benefit from career development opportunities in a globally recognised organisation.