Programme Planning Manager

Minimum 10+ years' planning/scheduling experience on major infrastructure or construction programmes

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 – schedule development, maintenance and critical path analysis

Experience managing and assessing NEC contract programmes (NEC3/NEC4), including Compensation Events and delay analysis

Good understanding of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) works and sequencing

Strong reporting skills (Excel/PowerPoint) – able to produce clear progress and trend reports for senior stakeholders

Able to work onsite at Gatwick a minimum of 3 days per week

Eligible to obtain UK airside security clearance

Experience within an airport, aviation or other highly regulated infrastructure environment

Exposure to sustainability, decarbonisation or net-zero infrastructure programmes

Earned Value Management (EVM) experience – Planned vs Actual reporting

Schedule assurance/quality review experience (e.g. DCMA-14 checks)

Experience supporting PMO governance, planning standards and training materials

Experience integrating multiple workstream schedules into a single programme-level view

Experience performing or inputting into Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA)

🔹 At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that share our values and ambitions. We’re proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a “Great Place to Work” a reflection of our supportive culture, focus on people, and drive to do things differently.

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📍 Requirements and Location:

• Full right to work in the UK

• 3 Days on Site at Gatwick Airport (Tue/Wed/Thur)

📦 Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician)

• Life Assurance (x4 Salary)

• Pension: employers' contribution of 4%

• Company and personal performance-based bonus

• Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Long Service Leave

• Training and professional development

• Regular social events

• Perkbox – employee experience platform

➡️ Next Steps

To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives