Planning & Implementation Manager

Planning & Implementation Manager

Location: Hybrid/Mansfield

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: up to £45000 plus excellent benefits!

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Planning & Implementation Manager to join an organisation committed to improving communities and environments affected by historical mining activity.

This role is central to the successful delivery of complex programmes and projects. You'll lead the planning and scheduling function within the Programme Delivery Office (PDO), ensuring robust governance, resource management, and continuous improvement. You'll also provide expert guidance and training to project teams, helping to embed best practices and enhance project visibility across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules across PDO programmes
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and deliver impact analyses for decision-making
• Lead governance activities including Gate Reviews and resource planning
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver training and coaching on planning methodologies
• Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, reporting, and governance
• Support business case development and board submissions

What they are looking for

Essential

• Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction-or equivalent experience
• Strong experience in project and programme planning within complex infrastructure environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised
• Experience with progress measurement, forecasting, and reporting

Desirable

• PRINCE2, MSP, or other project management certifications
• Experience with NEC contracts and environmental/government programmes
• Proficiency in MS Project, POL, or Primavera P6
• Knowledge of programme risk management and schedule impact assessment

Apply now or get in touch for more information.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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