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Lead planning manager

Birmingham (West Midlands)
Lendlease
Planning manager
Posted: 26 January
Offer description

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.

We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.

We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

What we are recruiting for:

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Planning Manager to have portfolio responsibility for our defence projects based out to the Birmingham office but with travel as and when required.

As a Bovis Lead Planning Manager, you will lead and manage the planning and monitoring of large/complex projects to which you are assigned throughout all project stages. You will work with our Project \ Operations Team to develop the most efficient project methodology and execute the timely delivery of a bids and project, drawing on your experiences. Provide input into the further enhancement of our systems and process and support \ oversee junior planning staff.

Roles & responsibilities:

1. The Lead Planning Manager leads and manages the planning and monitoring of large/complex projects throughout all stages, often providing experienced-based solutions for project delivery.
2. A key function is to act as 'the project conscience,' preparing reports and documents to inform the Senior Leadership Team and Business Unit on programme matters and critical issues.
3. They provide input into enhancing planning systems and processes and typically support or oversee junior planning staff.
4. This level often coordinates the 4D BIM model with the BIM Coordinator and assists in chairing weekly planning meetings.
5. Key responsibilities include monitoring and reporting regional progress,identifyingcritical issues, recommending potential corrective measures, and influencing key stakeholders.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Behaviours

Skills

6. Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt approach dependent on the situation and audience.
7. Produce reports and diagrams to a high standard to convey proposed sequences and methodologies.
8. Strong use of Excel (use of formulae, pivot tables etc).
9. Risk Management

Knowledge

10. Expert / comprehensive understanding of construction methodology, building technology, pre-construction processes and procurement methods.
11. Strong understanding of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms.
12. Working knowledge of P6.
13. Strong knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls.

Experience

14. Experience providing strategic leadership to a diverse planning team across multiple projects.
15. Experience in project portfolio management,
16. Experience in NEC forms of contract. 

Behaviours

17. Strategic thinking and ability to forecast long-term programme risks.

We will provide:

18. Car allowance
19. Up to 10% employer pension contribution
20. Private medical health benefit
21. Life assurance
22. 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
23. 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
24. Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
25. 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
26. Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
27. Industry leading parental leave

Belong at Bovis

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.

Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.

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Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.

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