Head of Planning

Head of Planning - Infrastructure

Manchester | Hybrid Working | £90,000-£95,000 + Package

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Head of Planning to lead and develop their planning capability across a growing infrastructure business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established planning professional to take ownership of an existing team, drive business growth and play a key role in shaping the future of the planning function.

With ambitious growth plans and strong support from the senior leadership team, this role offers genuine autonomy, influence and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Role

As Head of Planning, you will take responsibility for leading and developing a team of 4-5 planners, including senior planners, whilst overseeing the planning function across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

Working closely with the Directors, you will combine technical leadership with a strong commercial focus, helping to develop client relationships, identify new opportunities and support the continued growth of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, manage and develop the planning team, driving performance and technical excellence.

• Provide strategic and technical planning support across major infrastructure projects.

• Oversee programme development, cri...