Description and requirements
Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. We are looking for a Planning Manager to join out Building Operating Unit, supporting on major defence projects.
As the Planning Manager you will lead the planning function and team on a major defence project, responsible for constructing and managing the production and implementation of the fully integrated complex master programme.
What you’ll do:
1. Manage the overall planning function and process, maintaining a proactive and professional service to the planning, bid and project teams working to the guidelines of the planning and programming strategic plan.
2. Construct complex programmes from 1st principles using drawings, models or processes. Produces supporting methodologies. Identifies and tests different methodologies / ways of delivering the work.
3. Establishes the short-term planning approach for the project, defining roles and responsibilities.
4. Works with estimating team to develop a common Cost Breakdown Structure for a project or framework of projects and establishes and applies this framework within the programme.
5. Works with commercial team to develop/address any claims that we need to raise against suppliers or customers. Ensures adequate records are kept throughout the duration of the project. Clearly presents impact of delays / claims programmes.
6. Makes strategic planning decisions (resources, logistics, etc) across project. Develops the strategy for the delivery of a framework / group of projects.
What you’ll bring to the role:
7. Demonstratable experience of delivering the planning function on major construction projects – specifically defence
8. Demonstrable experience of different forms of contract including NEC, JCT, MPTC etc
9. Excellent working knowledge of Planning Software (Primavera and/or Asta Powerproject)
10. HNC/Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a construction related subject or trade qualifications
11. Significant construction site experience, complimented by knowledge of the design process. Able to develop construction methodologies and recognises temporary works requirements/constraints. Challenges methodologies/programmes developed by others.
Security Clearance
This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting. You should be aware that certain levels of clearance or specific projects and/or sites have UK residency requirements; and any dual or multiple nationalities must be declared. Any persons who do not fulfil these residency requirements may be unable to obtain the required level of clearance and would not be eligible to undertake this role.