Planning Manager

Construction careers don't get better than this exciting new opportunity for Planning Managers. Our client, a top-tier UK based contractor, is looking to appoint an experienced Planning Manager to join the incredible planning team on their flagship HS2 project in London, UK. Candidates with BNO looking for UK construction jobs welcome!

Project Details

As the Planning Manager you will report to the Head of Planning and Area Delivery Director. You will be responsible for the management of the Contract Programme / Programme for Acceptance including the ongoing development and co-ordination of all medium- and short-term planning, monthly reporting, narratives, and change management. You will manage the interface with the adjacent areas and manage the incorporation of supply chain programmes. You will ensure compliance with the client’s planning standards and HS2 requirements to provide a safe, efficient, and cost-effective programme meeting all required access dates, milestones, incentive milestones and key dates.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with establishment and development of the client’s planning team.
• Work with the Head of Planning and Area Planning Managers to ensure a consistent approach.
• Assist the Core Planning team in the development of the programme structure, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), calendars and dates to be used by the client, aligned with the Cost Break Down Structure (CBS).
• Help to develop programmes throughout the ECI Stage One process and Stage Two with submission in accordance with the required delivery milestones.
• Ensuring the programme meets all required access dates, milestones, and key dates in compliance with the Employer’s Planning requirements, contract data and works information.
• Contribute to assessment of programme risks and programme risk analysis, including development and implementation of mitigation measures.
• Interfacing with and provide planning data for other functional teams and stakeholders including, but not limited to: BIM, design, estimation, and construction.
• Progress monitoring and regular updating of the programme, including forecasting of potential problem areas and mitigation proposals as required.
• Liaise with the Project Controls Manager, Reporting Manager and Change Management in all related construction programme matters.
• Liaise with the client’s construction planning team, stakeholders and with other works packages to communicate the client’s Construction Planning approach and to ensure sharing of best practice, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Pursuing excellence and continuous improvement of the client’s construction planning approach, modification of standard processes and procedures for effective and continuously improvement.
• Assessment of change and PMI’s and communication of impacts as required
• Appraisal, review and assessment of supply chain programmes and inclusion in main programme as required.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Prior experience in planning function in civil engineering projects
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of asset structures, planning standards, WBS and planning processes.
• Competence in Primavera P6 and Tilos
• Knowledge of Safety, Environment and Risk Management
• Strong communication skills

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in civil engineering or an appropriate professional qualification
• BNO visa welcome

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Civil engineering recruitment continues apace in UK. Our client, one of the top tier construction companies in UK, helps to improve peoples' lives with integrated leading edge smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation, and defence markets. They help their clients improve their business performance by increasing their capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising, and delivering increased efficiency. Their vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. Perfect option for BNO holders looking for UK construction vacancies!

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Company car
• Private healthcare
• London allowance
• 10% pension contributions