Senior Planning Manager

Lendlease; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Planning Manager, where your expertise in construction methodology and project delivery will drive the success of large and complex projects. This role involves leading project planning, developing strategies, and managing teams to ensure timely and efficient project execution. You'll leverage your strong communication skills and analytical abilities to navigate challenges and enhance processes. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers flexible working options and a supportive environment for career growth. Make a significant impact in the construction industry while enjoying a range of benefits and opportunities to develop your skills.

Benefits

Car allowance

Flexible work options

Industry-leading pension scheme

Private medical health benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing leave

24/7 Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Expert understanding of construction methodology and project controls.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning of large/complex projects throughout all stages.
• Develop project plans, programmes, and delivery strategies.

Skills

Construction methodology

Building technology

Pre-construction processes

Procurement methods

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project delivery experience

Tools

P6

Excel

Job description

About us

With UK roots going back over 100 years, Lendlease’s Construction business brings deep knowledge and capability to all that we do. We are a trusted construction partner to many of the most respected private and public sector organisations in the UK.

Whether a new build, a repurposed or reconstructed property, a heritage restoration or a multi-phased development, our clients trust us to drive delivery, deal with complexity, and provide strategic and long-term economic and social value with innovative and sustainable solutions.

What will you do?

As a Lendlease Senior Planning Manager, you will lead and manage the planning and monitoring of large/complex projects to which you are assigned throughout all project stages. You will work with our Project Operations Team to develop the most efficient project methodology and execute the timely delivery of bids and projects, drawing on your experiences. Provide input into the further enhancement of our systems and processes and support/oversee junior planning staff.

• Lead and develop in conjunction with the Project Team the project planning, programme and delivery strategy for both bids and projects.
• In conjunction with the Project Team, lead and develop the preconstruction and construction methodology to enable the most efficient and effective delivery of the project.
• Lead and develop the project plan, programme and Planning Report for large/complex projects in accordance with our Procedures.
• Provide experience-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.
• Prepare 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 the programme.
• Use experience, lessons learned, and data analysis to pre-empt potential delays and suggest innovative methods of mitigating delays incurred and advise the team accordingly.
• 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.
• Chair the weekly planning meeting to coordinate project programmes, progress updates, delay records, and key forthcoming milestones.
• Review change proposals and advise on time impact.
• Assess and record time impacts of delays – Event Analysis.
• Record as-built production rates and delays to provide benchmarking for future projects.
• Support and input into initiatives to further enhance our Planning Procedures and Processes.
• In conjunction with the BIM Coordinator, coordinate the 4D BIM model.
• Facilitate project team understanding and ownership of the plan and programme.
• Support/oversee junior planning staff to execute the above accountabilities when assigned.
• Skill development of junior planning staff.
• Support the development of Project Team Members in the use of Planning techniques and tools.

You will bring

• Expert comprehensive understanding of construction methodology, building technology, pre-construction processes, and procurement methods.
• Strong understanding of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt approach depending on the situation and audience.
• Produce reports and diagrams to a high standard to convey proposed sequences and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of P6.
• Strong knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls.
• Strong use of Excel (use of formulae, pivot tables, etc.).
• Previous experience in delivering projects.

What we provide

• Car allowance.
• Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Industry-leading pension scheme.
• Private medical health benefit and dental plan options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Wellbeing leave.
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives.
• 24/7 confidential Employee assistance programme.
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide.

Belong at Lendlease

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, please 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.

Lendlease 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.