Regional Planner

Job Title: Regional Planner – Midlands
Location: Midlands (UK)
Sector: Defence / Infrastructure (MOD Framework)
Salary: £120,000 – £130,000 + Package + Benefits

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Regional Planner to join a leading organisation operating within the MOD framework. This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing planning operations across the Midlands region, ensuring the successful delivery of complex, large-scale projects within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, manage, and mentor a large team of planners, driving performance and consistency across the region
Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of project schedules across multiple sites
Ensure compliance with MOD framework requirements, policies, and procedures
Collaborate closely with project managers, commercial teams, and key stakeholders to align planning strategies with project objectives
Identify risks, delays, and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary
Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on programme performance
Champion best practice planning methodologies and continuous improvement initiativesKey Requirements:

Proven experience in a senior or regional planning role within infrastructure, construction, or defence sectors
Strong working knowledge of MOD frameworks or similarly regulated environments
Demonstrated experience managing and leading large planning teams
Advanced proficiency in planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environmentDesirable:

Relevant degree or professional qualification in engineering, construction management, or a related field
Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., APM, CIOB)
Experience working on defence or secure infrastructure projectsWhat's on Offer:

Competitive salary package of £120,000 – £130,000 plus benefits
Opportunity to lead high-profile projects within the MOD framework
Career progression within a dynamic and growing organisation
Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environmentIf you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership capability and a passion for delivering excellence in planning, we would love to hear from you