An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Manager to join a major infrastructure project.

Based in Bristol, with regular site visits, you will lead the planning function, overseeing programme development, progress monitoring, forecasting and risk management while working closely with delivery teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

This role would suit an experienced Senior Planner looking to progress into management or an established Planning Manager seeking a new challenge. Candidates from construction, engineering and infrastructure backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Lead the development, maintenance and management of detailed project programmes against agreed milestones.
• Coordinate planning workloads and resources, ensuring accurate information and consistent standards.
• Review programme quality, including schedule logic, coding, constraints and dependencies.
• Lead progress reviews with delivery teams and subcontractors, validate progress, and challenge forecasts.
• Undertake Critical Path Analysis and identify programme risks, delays and constraints.
• Produce forecasts, look-ahead schedules and performance reports for project leadership.
• Develop mitigation and recovery plans to maintain delivery targets.
• Manage programme interfaces across disciplines, subcontractors and work packages.
• Oversee programme baselines, change control and accurate schedule records.
• Support resource planning, 4D planning and wider programme integration.
• Prepare NEC programme submissions, including accepted programmes, early warnings and compensation events.
• Present programme performance and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Coach and develop planners, promoting collaboration, accountability and consistent planning standards.

If interested, please submit a comprehensive CV or contact Sarah Toomes at PSR Solutions on (phone number removed)