14 head of planning jobs found

Are you ready to lead a crucial mobilisation project with real impact? A leading company in the FM industry is hiring a Mobilisation Manager in Greater London. This role offers the opportunity to influence project success and deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced environment. The Role As the Mobilisation Manager, you’ll: • Lead the planning and execution of a key mobilisation project with a clear focus on outcomes. • Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success. • Manage resources and timelines effectively to meet project objectives. • Implement best practices within contract catering and FM environments to streamline operations. You To be successful in the role of Mobilisation Manager, you’ll bring: • A strong background in mobilisation within contract catering or hospitality settings. • Proven project management skills with a focus on achieving results. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. • An ability...

Process Improvement Analyst – Supply Chain, SAP & Continuous Improvement Contract: 6 Months Location: Hybrid 3/2 Day Rate: £500 IR35 Status: Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Process Improvement Analyst to support a major business transformation and SAP S/4HANA programme. This contract role is suited to a hands-on process improvement professional with strong experience across supply chain processes, process mapping, continuous improvement, and stakeholder-led change. The successful candidate will be confident in arranging, running, and leading workshops with business teams, capturing current-state processes, designing improved future-state ways of working, and supporting process alignment with SAP-enabled transformation. Working across business, operations, supply chain, and technology teams, you will identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and optimise end-to-end processes, ensuring practical improvements are clearly documented and ready for...

Field HSE Lead - BP NEP / NZT Carbon Capture Project Contract: 15 Months (Full-Time) - Outside IR35 Location: Teesside Start Date: ASAP Rate: Negotiable We are supporting leading international EPC contractor in their search for a Field HSE Lead to join the BP NEP / NZT Carbon Capture Project in Teesside. This is a key leadership role on a major UK energy transition development, working to international oil & gas producer standards. Reporting to the Project HSE Manager, you will lead a team of four HSE Officers and act as the focal point for all site HSE activities. The Role: Lead and manage site HSE activities and a team of 4 HSE Officers Implement and maintain HSE management systems in line with Company, IOGP, ISO and UK legislative requirements Oversee risk management processes (HAZOP, HAZID, Risk Assessments) Lead incident investigations, audits and emergency response planning Interface with clients, subcontractors and authorities The Person: Proven experience as...

Interim Director of Data Manchester (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite) Interim Contract (Minimum 9 Months) Outside IR35 – Up to £850/day We are supporting a major organisation undergoing a significant data and technology transformation and are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Data to lead a critical data function. This is a highly visible leadership position reporting directly into the CTO, with responsibility for defining strategy, improving execution, and establishing the foundations for long-term success. The organisation has invested heavily in modern data capabilities across analytics, operational intelligence and AI-enabled decision making. The successful individual will play a key role in turning that investment into measurable business outcomes. The Opportunity You will take ownership of an established but underperforming data function, quickly assessing the current landscape, identifying priorities and building a clear roadmap for delivery. You will be responsible...

Lead Civil & Structural Engineer Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid (Manchester - 3 Days per Week) | SC Clearance Required Our client is a leading UK engineering and infrastructure organisation delivering major programmes across the nuclear sector. With a strong track record supporting some of the country's most complex and strategically important projects, they provide multidisciplinary engineering, design, construction, and project delivery services throughout the full project lifecycle. Their work spans new build, decommissioning, waste management, and nuclear infrastructure programmes, operating within highly regulated environments where safety, quality, and technical excellence are paramount. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to nationally significant projects that support the UK's long-term energy security and nuclear ambitions. We are seeking an experienced Lead Civil & Structural Engineer to support the delivery of a major project within a highly...

Location: Reigate, Surrey (UK) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (Pending satisfactory QDOS Assessment) Duration: 12 Months+ (Long-term framework assignment) Sector: Tier 1 Civil Engineering (Water / Wastewater Infrastructure) About the Role We are seeking an experienced, contract Site Agent to lead the successful execution of major civil engineering packages on a long-term utility framework in Reigate. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will operate as the primary technical and operational lead for your section of works, managing site teams, programming, and commercial reporting. You will bring proven experience managing multi-disciplinary civil works with complex interfaces This role offers a secure, minimum 12-month assignment with a premier Top Tier contractor. Key Responsibilities Package Delivery & Autonomy: Manage and deliver large-scale civil infrastructure packages from inception to handover, supporting and reporting directly to the Project Manager....

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: £45-£50/hr (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market. You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects * Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings * Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians * Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams * Ensure designs...

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector St Albans: Hybrid (3 Days Office) Contract: £55-65p/h (Outside IR35) Advance TRS are supporting a rapidly growing consultancy in their search for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Joining a newly formed London business unit, you'll have the unique opportunity to help build a team from the ground up, influence how projects are delivered, and play a significant role in the future growth of the business within the UK water market. You'll lead the mechanical design of clean water and wastewater projects, producing high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver mechanical design solutions for water and wastewater projects * Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design drawings * Lead and review work from junior engineers and CAD technicians * Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontract design teams * Ensure...

6-12 month contract Hybrid UK £(Apply online only) per day Outside IR35 We have a brand new requirement working with an established organisation that are currently going through a global ERP transformation (IFS). As the Data Lead you will provide strategic, end-to-end leadership across all data activities within the programme, sitting above and across both workstreams. You will be the single point of accountability for data quality, governance, and migration readiness across all domains, delivery phases, and regions. This will include the delivery of data from the various, internationally disparate legacy IT systems (including SAP R3/BO) to the new IFS solution. Both a business data workstream and a technical IFS data migration workstream are in place to deliver this activity, each led by a dedicated workstream lead. Skills & Experience: **Experience leading data workstreams on large-scale ERP implementations with multiple sub-projects and workstreams. **Demonstrable...

My customer is a leading industrial manufacturer based in North London. They are looking for a Data Migration Lead for a ServiceNow Transformation Project. ** We are also looking for a Programme Director and Senior Project Manager - for the same ServiceNow programme ** Role: Data Migration Lead (ServiceNow) Project: ServiceNow Transformation Project (TPSM Implementation) Summary: The Data Migration Lead is responsible for defining, planning, and executing all data migration activities required for a successful ServiceNow TPSM (Technology Provider Service Management) implementation. This role ensures that all relevant details accurately extracted, transformed, validated, and loaded into ServiceNow in alignment with business and technical requirements. Deliverables: Strategy & Planning * Develop and own the data migration strategy, scope, and detailed migration plan for the TPSM implementation. * Identify all in‑scope data objects, legacy systems, dependencies, and required...

Planning Transformation Programme Manager South of England (Hybrid) Outside IR35 Fulltime - 2 days in office per week 3–6-month contract Panoramic Associates is currently working with a Local Authority client to facilitate the appointment of an experienced Transformation Manager to lead a Planning Service transformation programme, with a core focus on people, process and systems transformation, including the procurement, selection, and integration of a new digital planning application system. Responsibilities of the Role: Complete the Full Business Case for the planning transformation programme (currently near-complete, with process mapping largely completed and governance in place). Lead the procurement and selection of a new digital planning application system (current system is DEF and no longer considered the right fit; Arcus Global has been explored, but no final decision has been made). Manage the overall planning transformation programme, covering systems, people and...

PSR Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Principal Controls & Communications Engineer (CRE) to support major Network Rail projects with a leading UK engineering contractor. This contractor has a strong pipeline of work across rail infrastructure, known for delivering complex multidisciplinary projects with a practical, delivery-focused approach. Role Overview Acting as the Communications CRE, you'll lead design assurance and delivery across control systems and telecoms packages, ensuring compliance, safety, and buildability across the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Act as CRE on Network Rail projects Lead design across SCADA, PLC, BMS, DCS and telecoms systems (CCTV, GSM-R, FTN, PAVA, VOIP, RF) Carry out CAT2 checks and ensure compliance with NR standards Manage design documentation, RFIs, TQs, and approvals Coordinate with BIM/CAD teams for design integration Support HAZID / HAZOP / HAZCON processes Attend FAT/SAT and commissioning activities Interface...

ADDISON PROJECT PLC – Senior Project Engineer, Thornton-Cleveleys For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place for you. Role: Senior Project Engineer (Contract outside IR35) Location: Thornton-Cleveleys Contract: 12 months Start Date: Spring 2026 WORKSCOPE Addison...

Project Manager Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is achieving great success? My client is working closely with long established clients to deliver a range of water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. These works are key to ensuring sustainable, high-quality services for communities across the region. Role Overview We are seeking a Project Manager to take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated multidisciplinary projects. You will lead projects from conception through to completion, ensuring safe and efficient execution within agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and commercial awareness, alongside the ability to manage internal teams, external consultants, and key customer relationships. You will be expected to deliver projects in line with core company values, driving service excellence and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities...