Highways Planning Specialist — Programme Delivery

ameygroupi; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and compensation

Generous pension scheme

Career development, training and/or c"

Flexible benefits platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Access to Amey discounts

Affinity Networks

Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Planner to join our Highways team on the Area 12 contract, based from Bolton (De Havilland Way, BL5 3NH). You’ll develop and maintain project programmes, coordinate activities and provide planning expertise to keep works safe, efficient and on track.

In this role you’ll work with Contract Managers, Project Managers and operations teams to deliver highways maintenance and improvements across the network, contributing to a collaborative environment that keeps communities

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role within highways, infrastructure, civil engineering or construction environments.
• Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes.
• Knowledge of programme controls and project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and updating project and contract programmes.
• Monitoring progress against key milestones and identifying programme risks, constraints and opportunities.
• Supporting operational teams with the planning and coordination of highways maintenance activities.
• Producing both short-term and long-term delivery programmes.
• Analysing programme performance and providing recommendations to improve efficiency and delivery outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with operational, commercial and client teams to ensure planning information remains accurate and up to date.
• Producing progress reports, programme updates and planning information for key stakeholders.
• Supporting resource planning activities across labour, plant and materials.

Skills

Planning experience

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication & stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

Relevant qualification in Planning, Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Amey is seeking a Planner to join our Highways team on the Area 12 contract, based from Bolton (De Havilland Way, BL5 3NH). You’ll develop and maintain project programmes, coordinate activities and provide planning expertise to keep works safe, efficient and on track.

In this role you’ll work with Contract Managers, Project Managers and operations teams to deliver highways maintenance and improvements across the network, contributing to a collaborative environment that keeps communities