Planning Manager required for a major programme of construction works in 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 circa £200m in Value will be undertaken under a NEC form of contract.
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 projects 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
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