Lead Planning Manager
Company
Location
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/12/2025
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Description
Location: South/South West
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
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What you’ll do:
The Lead Planning Manager will drive the organisation’s compliance strategy, ensuring all processes, operations, and systems meet legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Acting as the central point of expertise, you will guide compliance initiatives across departments, maintain oversight of quality assurance, regulatory audits, data governance, and internal controls.
As a key liaison between senior management, external regulators, and operational teams, you will ensure clear communication, foster a culture of integrity, and proactively mitigate compliance risks. You’ll also mentor and support junior compliance staff, developing a high-performing team committed to excellence and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Assurance Oversight – Implement assurance frameworks to ensure strict adherence to Network Rail standards and GC procedures. Champion continuous improvement, using data-driven insights to identify and address discrepancies.
Audit & Compliance Leadership – Lead internal and external audits, ensuring full regulatory alignment and operational excellence. Promote a proactive approach to compliance management.
Regulatory & Strategic Compliance Management – Provide authoritative guidance on industry regulations, company procedures, and planning processes. Collaborate with rail planning, commercial, and infrastructure teams to maintain seamless compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication – Build strong, influential relationships with project managers, contractors, clients, and regulatory bodies, ensuring all parties are aligned and informed.
Data-Driven Leadership & Systems Management – Oversee data systems to ensure integrity and accessibility of critical information. Deliver strategic insights to Contract Managers, Commercial Managers, and executive leadership.
Executive Administration & Operational Oversight – Manage high-level administrative functions, including correspondence, project updates, and document governance, to drive efficiency.
Client Relations & Reporting Excellence – Develop transparent reporting processes, delivering comprehensive weekly updates to executives. Align project progress with client expectations and prepare high-impact compliance and performance reports.
Corporate Communication & Thought Leadership – Create and oversee authoritative content for press releases, newsletters, digital channels, and social media, positioning the organisation as an industry leader.
What we’re looking for:
Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
2 personal choice volunteering days
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
#INDHP
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
#INDHP
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
_________________________________________________________________________
What you’ll do:
The Lead Planning Manager will drive the organisation’s compliance strategy, ensuring all processes, operations, and systems meet legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Acting as the central point of expertise, you will guide compliance initiatives across departments, maintain oversight of quality assurance, regulatory audits, data governance, and internal controls.
As a key liaison between senior management, external regulators, and operational teams, you will ensure clear communication, foster a culture of integrity, and proactively mitigate compliance risks. You’ll also mentor and support junior compliance staff, developing a high-performing team committed to excellence and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Assurance Oversight – Implement assurance frameworks to ensure strict adherence to Network Rail standards and GC procedures. Champion continuous improvement, using data-driven insights to identify and address discrepancies.
Audit & Compliance Leadership – Lead internal and external audits, ensuring full regulatory alignment and operational excellence. Promote a proactive approach to compliance management.
Regulatory & Strategic Compliance Management – Provide authoritative guidance on industry regulations, company procedures, and planning processes. Collaborate with rail planning, commercial, and infrastructure teams to maintain seamless compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication – Build strong, influential relationships with project managers, contractors, clients, and regulatory bodies, ensuring all parties are aligned and informed.
Data-Driven Leadership & Systems Management – Oversee data systems to ensure integrity and accessibility of critical information. Deliver strategic insights to Contract Managers, Commercial Managers, and executive leadership.
Executive Administration & Operational Oversight – Manage high-level administrative functions, including correspondence, project updates, and document governance, to drive efficiency.
Client Relations & Reporting Excellence – Develop transparent reporting processes, delivering comprehensive weekly updates to executives. Align project progress with client expectations and prepare high-impact compliance and performance reports.
Corporate Communication & Thought Leadership – Create and oversee authoritative content for press releases, newsletters, digital channels, and social media, positioning the organisation as an industry leader.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven leadership in rail safety operations and compliance management.
- Strong knowledge of NR/L2/OHS/019 and industry regulations.
- Expertise in risk assessment, operational planning, and verification processes.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to navigate complex safety challenges with sound judgment and decision-making.
- Proven ability in leadership and the development of people
- Proven ability in building organisational capability through the development and implementation of processes and business disciplines
- Hold and maintain the required Sentinel competence for SSOW Planner
- Have a detailed understanding of the relevant industry standards related to Safe Work Planning
- Experience of working safely within railway worksites and to Railway Standards
- Strong Systems & IT literacy
Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
2 personal choice volunteering days
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
#INDHP
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
#INDHP
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