Sir Robert Mc Alpine are preparing for the commencement of a major programme of construction works in Port Talbot, South Wales. The works to be undertaken will involve heavy construction/ civil engineering works across a variety of industrial work fronts over the next 3 to 4 years, commencing initially with a series of enabling works ahead of the main programme of works commencing Q3 : 2025.
If you are an experienced Works Supervisor with experience of working on large multi-million-pound projects, we have a great opportunity for you to join our Team in Port Talbot to work on an interesting, complex and technically challenging project. The project value will be in excess of £200m and will be undertaken under a NEC form of contract.
Why join us?
Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the Wales Millennium centre, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.
By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.
We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Manager to be part of the Planning team that leads the planning and project controls function for this £1bn+ landmark project. You will ensure we treat the time we have with respect, responsibility, and intelligence. This role is pivotal to ensuring that our Planning forms the basis of key project decision making, and aligns project delivery with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* lead planning function across one of the projects primary areas
* identify planning strategy, methods, and logistics required across the project lifecycle to deliver our product.
* create detailed programmes with robust breakdown structures, correct logic, and engaging appearance
* define the work we are intending to do with precision and ensure we make clear the logical flow of work.
* create phasing diagrams, logistics plans and resource / plant histograms and schedules to support our planning
* establish certainty and ensure we know our progress position, so we can shape our future actions with knowledge
* increase predictability with robust project controls, that forecast and generate early warning of our future position
* use data to support our decision making and lower our exposure to project risk
* clearly articulate to stakeholders, project teams, the customer and supply chain partners, the project's planning and performance
* consider the commercial and contractual implications of our Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Contorl
* foster collaboration across our own and wider project teams
Your Profile
Essential Skills & Experience:
* experience of managing planning on complex projects.
* strong understanding of working under the NEC form of contract
* excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* solid understanding of construction methods and planning from first principles.
* strong knowledge of Powerproject planning software.
Desirable Skills:
* experience in industrial sector is highly advantageous.
* leading and mentor planning team members
* good experience and understanding of 4D planning and digital planning technologies
* experience working on Construction Management (CM) projects
Additional Attributes:
* passion for innovation and driving planning initiatives
* proven experience contributing of pre-contract planning
Rewards
We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.
Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.