ETIC, CPS Service Delivery Manager - Senior Associate

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Technology Specialism Advisory - Other Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary We are seeking an experienced Planning Lead with a strong background in project planning and schedule management to support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure and capital programmes. This role is critical to establishing and maintaining robust, integrated project schedules, monitoring progress against agreed baselines, and providing clear, insightful reporting that enables effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. The Planning Lead brings structure, transparency, and accountability to programme timelines, ensuring projects remain aligned, realistic, and delivery-focused. Working closely with project managers, contractors, and client stakeholders, the Planning Lead will lead schedule development and control at project level, drive planning governance, and support performance analysis and recovery planning. The role offers the opportunity to influence outcomes across major projects while building capability within delivery teams, with strong potential to progress into senior programme or portfolio-level planning leadership positions. Who   we’re   looking for   Do you have a strong background in project planning and schedule management, with the ability to create structure, drive accountability, and support   timely   delivery across complex infrastructure   programmes ?   We're   looking for a Planning   Lead   to oversee project planning and scheduling activities across major capital projects. The   main focus   of the role is to   establish   and maintain robust project schedules,   monitor   progress against baselines, and provide clear reporting and analysis that supports effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.   About the Planning Lead role   We're   looking for a professional who can lead schedule management at project level and provide the structure needed to manage timelines in a disciplined and transparent way. In this role, you will develop and   maintain   integrated schedules, assess progress and deviations, and support project teams with schedule analysis, reporting, and planning governance.   You will work closely with contractors, project managers, and client stakeholders to ensure schedules are realistic, aligned, and consistently   maintained . You will also support planning governance through reviews, steering meetings, and the application of planning standards and tools. This role offers   strong growth   potential into senior   programme   planning or portfolio-level leadership roles.

Those in the Planning Lead role   are responsible for :   Leading the development, maintenance, and control of project schedules, ensuring approved baselines are   established   and monitored across all delivery stages.   Creating and   maintaining   Level 1 to Level 4 schedules, integrating contractor inputs, resources, milestones, and relevant cost interfaces.   Monitoring schedule performance,   identifying   deviations, and producing clear progress reports and recovery insights for project leadership and clients.   Validating schedules and supporting schedule risk assessments to improve planning reliability and delivery confidence.   Facilitating planning reviews and steering meetings to support consistent decision-making and accountability across stakeholders.   Providing guidance and training to project participants to ensure consistent application of scheduling tools, standards, and reporting practices.   Supporting the overall delivery strategy by safeguarding timelines and strengthening coordination across the project lifecycle.   Skills and experience   required   You will hold a degree in engineering, construction, project management, or   a related   discipline.   You will bring at least seven years of experience in planning and scheduling for capital,