Title: Planning Manager Location: Nottingham (Hybrid) Salary: 95,000 + package An exciting and career-defining opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Manager to join a leading main contractor at the forefront of delivering complex, large-scale energy infrastructure projects across the UK. With a healthy secured pipeline and ambitious growth plans in the sector, this is a pivotal leadership role within a specialist division dedicated to major energy works, including substations, grid connections, and renewable infrastructure schemes.As Planning Manager, you will take full ownership of the planning function, leading, managing, and mentoring a growing team of 10 planners operating across both tender and live project environments. This strategic position will see you embedded within the senior leadership team, shaping the planning strategy, driving consistency, and championing best practice in project controls, reporting, and programme management across all project phases.You''ll play an instrumental role in supporting the ongoing development of the planning team, providing hands-on guidance, implementing training initiatives, and contributing to resource planning and recruitment as the team continues to expand in line with the business''s project portfolio. Key Responsibilities:Lead, manage, and mentor a team of planners across pre-construction and delivery phases.Oversee the preparation, review, and management of tender and live project programmes.Ensure consistent