Consulting, Planning Manager - Digital transformation

Lendlease; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Planning Manager with digital and data transformation experience for a fixed term contract of 6-12 months. The role involves developing project schedules, managing project scope, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have experience in complex projects and proficiency in planning tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project. The position offers hybrid work options and various benefits including a car allowance and private medical health coverage.

Benefits

Car allowance

Flexible and hybrid work options

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

3 days wellbeing leave

Health and well-being support

Discounted gym membership

Industry leading parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project planning within complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
• Understanding of project lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience in infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using recognised planning tools.
• Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Monitor progress against baseline plans and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare regular progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Project planning

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Education

Relevant qualification in project management or planning (APM, PMI or equivalent)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job 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 looking for a Planning Manager with digital and data transformation experience for a fixed term contract 6 - 12 Months.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using recognised planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and ensure alignment with project scope and objectives.
• Monitor progress against baseline plans, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support risk and change management processes by assessing impacts on schedules and resources.
• Prepare regular progress reports and dashboards for stakeholders, highlighting key milestones and risks.
• Facilitate planning workshops and ensure stakeholder engagement in schedule development.
• Integrate multiple workstreams and dependencies within programme-level plans.
• Ensure compliance with organisational governance frameworks and planning standards.

Experience & background:

• Proven experience in project planning within complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
• Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of project lifecycle methodologies.
• Relevant qualification in project management or planning (e.g., APM, PMI, or equivalent).
• Experience in infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects is desirable.

We will provide:

• Car allowance
• Flexible and hybrid work options (3 days in client office)
• 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 well-being 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

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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