Assistant Planning Manager

Lendlease Corporation; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is hiring an Assistant Planning Manager in Birmingham. The role involves overseeing planning for complex projects ranging from £30m to £300m+. Candidates should have practical experience with NEC contracts and strong skills in data analysis and communication. The firm offers hybrid work options and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Flexible work options

Discounted gym membership

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning for large complex projects.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Support planning for large construction projects.
• Develop project delivery strategies.
• Assist in project team coordination.

Skills

Practical experience with NEC contracts

Data analysis tools experience

Understanding of construction methodology

Good communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Tools

Oracle P6

Power BI

Job description

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Assistant Planning Manager

Apply locations Birmingham, United Kingdom Oxfordshire Cirencester Staffordshire Gloucestershire time type Full time posted on Posted 24 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 31, 2025 (16 days left to apply) job requisition id REQ-7064056

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 recruiting for an Assistant Planning Manager (Assistant Planner) to join our Regions and Public Sector Construction business unit located in Birmingham. The role covers projects and bids for both the private and public sector with values of £30m to £300m+.

As an Assistant Planning Manager, you will support the planning and monitoring of large \ complex projects, either as an individual or as part of a project planning team, potentially from bid to completion. You will work with our Planning Managers \ Project \ Operations Team to support development of the most efficient project methodology and programme and then support the execution of the plan to the timely delivery of bids and projects.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Support the Planning Managers and project team with all programme and time matters related to the correct execution of the NEC Contract.
• Develop in conjunction with the Planning Manager \Project Team the project planning, programme and delivery strategy for both bids and projects.
• In conjunction with the Planning Managers and project team, develop the preconstruction and construction methodology to enable the most efficient and effective delivery of the project.
• Assist the development of the project plan, programme and Planning Report in accordance with our planning procedures.
• Provide experienced based solutions for delivering the project and consideration by the Project Team.
• Report project progress at regular intervals against the contract and delivery programmes, or other nominated programmes
• Support the project team in the creation and statusing of medium and short-range programmes.
• Project Controls - Produce data to support regular status updates and the weekly project dashboard providing updates on progress and key issues.
• Support the preparation of reports and documents supporting the role of ‘the project conscience’ to inform the Project Senior Leadership Team and the Business Unit on matters related to programme.
• Assist in chairing the weekly planning meeting to coordinate project programmes, progress update, delay records and key forthcoming milestones.
• Review change proposals and advise on time impact.
• Support the assessment of, and record time impacts of delays – Event Analysis
• Record as built production rates and delays to provide benchmarking for future projects.
• In conjunction with the BIM Coordinator, coordinate the 4D BIM model.
• Facilitate project team understanding and ownership of the plan and programme.
• Support the development of Project Team Members in the use of Planning technique and tools.
• Support and input into initiatives to further enhance our Planning Procedures and Processes.

Experience & background:

Essential:

• Practical experience in working with the NEC form of contact
• Experience of using data tools to analyse programme and other information
• Understanding of construction methodology, building technology, pre-construction processes and procurement methods
• Understanding of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms
• Good communication skills and the ability to adapt approach dependent on the situation and audience.
• Produce reports and diagrams to a high standard to convey proposed sequences and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Oracle P6
• Understanding of CPA planning techniques and project controls
• Strong use of Excel (use of formulae, pivot tables etc)
• Previous experience of construction related

Desirable:

• Understanding and experience in the use of Oracle P6
• MS Tools – PowerPoint, Word etc
• 4D BIM software knowledge
• Experience of working under different forms of construction contract
• Use of Power BI and other data tools

We will provide:

• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
• Industry leading parental leave

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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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L endlease 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.