Infrastructure Development Planning Lead (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; Horsham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at London Gatwick Airport as a Programme Planning Manager, overseeing significant infrastructure projects from concept to delivery. This role requires expertise in planning and assurance processes for projects valued between £150m and £300m, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills to support the airport's strategic goals.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Discounts at high street shops and restaurants

Healthcare scheme

Life and insurance benefits

Professional development opportunities

Discounted travel

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in planning infrastructure projects over £100 million.
• Experience leading small teams.
• Extensive knowledge of Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function across the Major Projects Programme.
• Create and maintain schedules for project delivery.
• Conduct delay analysis and drive schedule improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

London Gatwick offers an exciting opportunity for a Programme Planning Manager to join our dynamic team at the world's most efficient single runway airport. Be a part of shaping our future, supporting the delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance our airport infrastructure and facilities.

The Programme Planning Manager (Major Projects) will play a key role in supporting the Programme Manager in delivering the strategic aims and objectives of the business through the development, implementation, and delivery of effective planning and assurance processes across a programme of projects.

The projects involve significant expansion of our operational facilities, requiring diversionary works, civil works, and building construction. Your role will be crucial in helping Gatwick achieve its strategic goals for the next decade, enhancing our airport and facilities. As part of a multidisciplinary team of construction industry experts, you will be involved from early project stages, defining technical scopes, aligning project delivery with business requirements, and ensuring these are carried through from design to construction and handover.

Your primary focus will be on developing, implementing, and delivering effective planning and assurance processes across a programme of projects each valued between £150m and £300m.

What is the role?

Reporting to the Lead Planning Manager, you'll lead the planning of projects across all lifecycle stages, from concept approval to delivery and closeout. Your goal is to ensure performance targets are met and exceeded consistently and on time.

Other duties include:

• Leading the planning function across the Major Projects Programme, applying your expertise across multiple projects to help achieve strategic goals.
• Creating and maintaining schedules for the entire project journey, managing control programmes from concept to closeout, evaluating contract programmes, assessing compensation events, conducting delay analysis, and driving schedule improvements through the supply chain.
• Contributing to the development of standards, managing, motivating, coaching, and mentoring team members to foster talent growth.
• Reviewing the programme, assisting in trend analysis, change management, reporting, risk management, and seeking efficiencies to improve programme outcomes and team performance.
• Upholding high standards of health, safety, and environmental practices across the programme and its contractors.

What are we looking for?

The Gatwick environment requires flexibility, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and innovation. You will be involved in delivering strategic project objectives and leading projects from inception to completion. The role requires:

• Experience planning infrastructure projects as a Planning Manager on multi-year programmes in construction or infrastructure sectors, working on projects/programmes over £100 million.
• Experience leading small teams.
• Extensive knowledge of Primavera P6 and related commercial skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to various stakeholders.
• Leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, facilitate, and create learning opportunities.

What do I get?

Our employees find working here unique and rewarding, with daily tasks that other airports only dream of. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Discounts at high street shops and restaurants
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and insurance benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounted travel
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our greatest asset. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a community where everyone belongs and has a voice.

To learn more about working at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site: Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

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