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Planning manager

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Bechtel
Planning manager
Posted: 23h ago
Offer description

Requisition ID: 290222

* Relocation Authorized: None
* Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
* Work Location: London




Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Shape the Future. Build What Matters.



Are you ready to make an impact that lasts for generations? At Bechtel, we don’t just deliver projects … we create landmarks that transform communities and connect the world.



Partnering with our customers, we turn bold ambitions into reality, delivering projects that make a meaningful difference for people and communities worldwide. We are proud to be entrusted with work we love: building complex transportation infrastructure and solving critical challenges that shape the future.



As we expand our UK Aviation capability in the Southeast, we’re seeking seasoned professionals to join our team — driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and united by a passion for excellence.



Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects

in our Impact Report.




Project Overview:

Join us for an extraordinary opportunity:


Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area, that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. We’re building a dynamic team to plan and deliver complex, high-impact work, at the heart of one of the region’s most innovative and fast-moving developments.

If you’re motivated, hands-on, and thrive in the energy of large-scale infrastructure and aviation projects, this is your opportunity to thrive and make a real difference. Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment, where ambition, collaboration, and momentum drive success - and play a pivotal role in delivering transformation projects that will shape the future of aviation.
The project scope includes planning, design, integration and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems and associated periphery infrastructure.

Be part of our exciting infrastructure project in the UK—register your interest by applying now!


Job Summary:

In this position, you will lead the planning team to manage the entire set of planning activities for assigned projects. You will identify schedule trends, analyze data to provide innovative solutions to scheduling challenges, ensure schedule updates are completed on time, and be responsible for reporting requirements. Your leadership will be essential in driving scheduling efficiency and project success.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”.


Major Responsibilities:

* Manage all planning activities for the entirety of the project, including Level 1, 3, and 4 schedules
* Identify schedule trends for management attention
* Analyse data to provide innovative solutions to scheduling challenges
* Ensures schedule updates are completed by the team in time to support project reporting requirements
* Responsible for reporting schedule curves, narrative, contingency, corporate schedule metrics, and any other project specific reporting requirements
* Supports project organizational and administrative activities
* Support the Project Team in coordinating, monitoring and assuring design and construction activities performed by third-party contractors.
* Review and assess construction schedules, interfaces, method statements, inspection and test plans, and other technical documents for compliance with design intent and standards.
* Support readiness reviews, inspections, and commissioning of airfield assets.
* Coordinate with all members of the project team including design, quality, and safety teams to ensure consistent application of project standards.
* Promote Bechtel’s zero-incident safety culture and adherence to airport operational safety procedures.


Education and Experience Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline and over 20 years of relevant construction planning and scheduling experience.
* Solid understanding of planning and scheduling and QSRA Methods including expert use of P6 and other planning tools airfield construction techniques, materials, and sequencing.
* Familiarity with relevant aviation standards and regulations (CAA, ICAO, EASA).
* Proven ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and construction documentation for schedule development.
* Excellent attention to detail, with a proactive approach to safety and quality management.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

* Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience in developing planning & scheduling activities on project, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
* Demonstrated skill in development of schedules and schedule related administrative activities and communication of information to management and the project team.
* Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, solving schedule related activities to enable decision-making.
* Experience in translating prime contract requirements to into Project Execution schedules and subcontract scope definitions
* Experience in developing schedule work breakdown structure through work packaging and scope definitions of main works contracts
* Experience assessing and presenting commercial impacts relative to cost and schedule
* Expert communication skills with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management/client.


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards


Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.



Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

We're creating a space where all people, including those with disabilities, can advance their careers and optimize their possibilities through a fair and inclusive workplace. If reasonable adjustments are needed to apply for an open position, please contact us to ensure we can provide an environment where each and every candidate can thrive: accessta-sourcing@bechtel.com Bechtel is a verified company with the Disability Confident Scheme

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