Head of Planning

Main purpose of job:

The Head of Planning will lead the planning function across Keltbray’s Built Environment division, ensuring the development, coordination, and delivery of robust, compliant, and optimised programme solutions across all project stages—from pre‑contract through delivery and close‑out.

The role requires close collaboration with commercial, preconstruction, design, and operational teams to ensure that programmes are realistic, resource‑balanced, risk‑assessed, and aligned with business and client expectations. The Head of Planning will also be responsible for developing planning standards, elevating digital planning capability, driving continuous improvement, and developing a high‑performing planning team.

Main Duties

Summary

• Team management – the ability to select, develop and manage teams.
• Conflict management – the ability to identify, address and resolve differences ...