Planning Manager / Senior Planner Major Infrastructure - Aviation Location: Gatwick Airport (Hybrid working available) Employment Type: Permanent Overview: Our client, a leading consultancy specialising in infrastructure and aviation projects, is seeking an experienced Planning Manager or Senior Planner to support the delivery of key projects within the Gatwick Airport Capital Programme. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile aviation schemes, providing expert programme management and project planning services for one of the UK''s busiest airports.Key Responsibilities:Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project and programme schedules for Gatwick Airport projects using Primavera P6.Provide planning leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring integration of design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.Collaborate with project stakeholders including contractors, consultants, and the airport''s in-house teams to ensure alignment on project timelines and deliverables.Support the Programme Controls function with schedule risk analysis, critical path identification, and scenario planning.Prepare high-level and detailed reports for senior management, highlighting programme risks, progress, and key milestones.Drive best practices in project planning, ensuring adherence to client, regulatory, and industry standards.Lead programme reviews, schedule health checks, and provide coaching to junior planners where required.Engage wit