Join Our Team at Sir Robert McAlpine!
Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge? Sir Robert McAlpine is gearing up for a major construction programme in Port Talbot, South Wales, and we want you to be part of it! Over the next 3 to 4 years, we will be involved in heavy construction and civil engineering works across various industrial fronts, starting with enabling works in Q3 2025.
If you are an experienced Works Supervisor with a background in large multi-million-pound projects, this is your chance to join a dynamic team and contribute to a complex and technically challenging project valued at over £200 million.
Why Join Us?
At Sir Robert McAlpine, we take pride in our legacy of building iconic landmarks across the UK, including:
* The Eden Project in Cornwall
* The Wales Millennium Centre
* Birmingham's Bull Ring
* London's Emirates Stadium
By joining us now, you can play a vital role in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy. As a family-owned business, we offer you the opportunity to achieve more in your career while proudly building Britain's future heritage.
Your Role: Planning Manager
We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Manager to lead the planning and project controls function for this landmark project. Your expertise will ensure that we respect, manage, and utilize our time effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the planning function across primary project areas.
* Identify planning strategies, methods, and logistics for the project lifecycle.
* Create detailed programmes with robust breakdown structures and clear logic.
* Develop phasing diagrams, logistics plans, and resource schedules.
* Establish project certainty and monitor progress to inform future actions.
* Enhance predictability with robust project controls and early warnings.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders, project teams, and supply chain partners.
* Consider commercial and contractual implications in planning and scheduling.
* Foster collaboration across project teams.
Your Profile:
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Experience managing planning on complex projects.
* Strong understanding of the NEC form of contract.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Solid grasp of construction methods and planning from first principles.
* Proficient in Powerproject planning software.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience in the industrial sector.
* Ability to lead and mentor planning team members.
* Familiarity with 4D planning and digital technologies.
* Experience with Construction Management (CM) projects.
Additional Attributes:
* Passion for innovation and driving planning initiatives.
* Proven experience in pre-contract planning.
Rewards and Benefits
We are committed to investing in your future! Our competitive rewards package includes:
* Performance-related progression opportunities.
* Flexible benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
Join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now!
Inclusivity at Sir Robert McAlpine
We are focused on being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you belong to a group that is under-represented in construction. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of the working population in society.
As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every member of our team.