Planning Manager Teesside Permanent position The opportunity Recruit-i is representing an established Teesside-based engineering business seeking to appoint a Planning Manager on a permanent basis. This is a delivery-focused role for someone who can combine programme development, robust project controls and practical construction knowledge with the ability to guide and develop a planning function. The successful candidate will work across tendering and active projects, collaborating with operational and commercial colleagues to build credible programmes, assess performance and help delivery teams respond to emerging risks. Regular engagement with project sites is an important part of the position. Principal responsibilities Programme development and delivery Prepare and manage integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, from tender stage through delivery and completion. Develop logical, achievable activity sequences, key dates, resource assumptions and programme milestones in conjunction with delivery teams. Maintain reliable progress updates and forward-looking programmes, identifying critical activities and emerging constraints. Support construction teams with practical short-term plans and coordinated work priorities. Performance monitoring and project controls Establish consistent methods for measuring physical progress, earned hours and workforce productivity. Compare forecast and actual performance, investigate variances and recommend practical corrective ..... full job details .....