Job Description
Our Water sector contractor are seeking a Sector Planning Manager to lead their Thames Water planning function based out of a Reading office with hybrid working.\n\nYou will manage the pre-construction planning team resource within the Thames Water regional office; providing support on all tenders (competitive and negotiated) through into construction. You will develop relationships with both clients and design consultants, assist in the selection of all necessary consultants and specialists. Produce reports for the regional management meetings and play an active role within the Senior Management team.
Ensure our client is moving forward with new and forward thinking technologies. Contribution to national strategy and initiatives for example career pathways, standardising document management tools etc.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nManage the Planning teams including allocation and control of resources on both tenders and projects; complete regular PDR reviews and develop career pathways for each; ensure they receive appropriate training;\nDevelopment of strong personal relationships with Clients/Consultants/supply chain and staff;\nMaintain a strong, committed and highly motivated winning Planning team;\nAssist in the management and completion of 'Expressions of Interest', 'Prequalification's' and 'Tender Submissions'; to include pre-tender strategy, production of technical responses, identification of key differentiators, red reviews etc;\nAttend and contribute to bid strategy reviews and tender settlement meetings; including innovative thinking and generating ideas to differentiate from our competitors / improve margins;\nOrganise, contribute to or lead interviews with clients, consultants and supply chain members, including the preparation of presentation material using PowerPoint, Sketch-Up, Paint, Asta or similar;\nSupport and actively participate in the social programme including corporate, client, framework and supply-chain events - this may include facilitating such meetings;\nParticipate in national work winning initiatives and national framework bids as required;\nLiaising with bid managers, estimators, designers, temporary works department and specialist subcontractors as necessary;\nPlan an active role in the region's Senior Management Team;\nReview construction planning, programming, logistics, phasing, prelims and methodology input for projects at prequalification, tender and contract stage;\nActively contribute to national planning standards;\nManage and monitor programme performance on site vs tender allowance;\nUtilise construction knowledge and experience to develop lean and innovative programme solutions to clients briefs;\nProvide on-going support to Planners through pre-construction and construction phases;\nTo review progress or update programmes and report as necessary;\nTo produce and manage Information Required Schedules. \n\nSkills/experience/qualifications\n\nKeen interest in and a good knowledge of building, civil engineering or general construction techniques and methodology; Suitable level of safety training and to hold an appropriate CSCS card.\nFamiliarity with the standard Microsoft Office suite of software (particularly Word, Excel and Power-point)P6 knowledge essential, MPP & ASTA familiarity needed\nAbility to absorb and assimilate project information quickly and to demonstrate clarity of thought in developing and presenting solutions;\nConfidence to communicate within the company as well as clients, industry professional and suppliers outside the company;\nAn understanding of the design and procurement process and an awareness of contractual matters; i.e.
NEC programme requirements.\nPreferably educated to degree level but not essential;\nConfidently use 'MS PowerPoint', 'MS Office';\nKnowledge of P6 Web base - Admin level;\nComprehensive site experience in planning or site management;\nKnowledge and understanding of the bid process, from pre-tender (PQQ), through tendering and into construction;\nTo come from either a Contracting or Consultant background;\nA previous position within a Clients organisation would also be considered where appropriate (desirable);\nWell-developed technical construction knowledge. \n\nBenefits \n\nCompetitive salary (85-95k range)\nCar allowance\n26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)\nPrivate medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)\nLife Assurance\nDefined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%\n2 days volunteering opportunities\nFlexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nProfessional membership fees\nFlexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:\nCritical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)\nDental Insurance\nTravel insurance