Associate Director - Planning

Title: Associate Director - Planning Engineer
Location: Central London
Salary: £(phone number removed) + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director of Planning to join an independent construction consultancy based in Central London.

Working alongside an established team of planning professionals, you will collaborate with leading clients and principal contractors on some of the capital's most notable and complex construction projects. The consultancy operates across a diverse portfolio of sectors, including commercial offices, hospitals, data centres, mixed-use developments and life sciences, offering exceptional exposure to technically challenging and high-profile schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Senior Planner from a leading UK main contracting background who is looking to take the next step into a senior consultancy position, combining technical planning expertise with client engagement, project leadership and the development of long-term client relationships.

The Role

As Associate Director of Planning, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning and programme management services across a varied portfolio of major construction projects.

Working closely with clients, principal contractors and project stakeholders, you will provide strategic planning advice, oversee programme development and help drive successful project outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and overseeing planning assignments across a diverse portfolio of major construction projects.
Developing, reviewing and managing complex construction programmes using Asta Powerproject.
Working closely with clients and principal contractors to establish robust construction strategies, methodologies and programme requirements.
Providing expert planning advice throughout pre-construction and project delivery stages.
Contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the consultancy's planning function.
About You

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Planner or planning professional ready to operate at Associate Director level, with an extensive background gained within leading UK main contracting environments.

You will possess an in-depth understanding of construction processes, methodologies and sequencing, alongside the technical capability to develop and critically assess complex construction programmes.

Having worked on major projects, you will be confident engaging with senior client representatives and principal contractors, providing clear, commercially aware planning advice and influencing key project decisions.

You will combine strong technical planning skills with excellent communication, relationship management and leadership capabilities.

Extensive construction planning experience gained within a leading UK main contractor.
A proven track record working on major, complex construction projects.
Advanced proficiency in Asta Powerproject.
Excellent understanding of construction processes, methodologies, sequencing and logistics.
Experience developing, reviewing and managing detailed construction programmes.

What's on Offer

Basic salary of up to £110,000 per annum
Annual bonus scheme
Travel expenses
Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical.
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Excellent long-term career development opportunities within an independent consultancy environment.
Plus other great benefits
If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 75272.

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