Planning Lead

Egis Group; Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is recruiting a Lead Planner for its PMCM team based in the Midlands. The role focuses on developing and maintaining robust planning control, supporting project and programme teams, and leading a growing planning function.

You will ensure accurate schedules, manage baselines, and drive improvements in planning processes. The position is based in the Midlands with a four‑day on‑site presence per week, offering a dynamic, pressurised environment and opportunities to influence large-scale

Qualifications

• Expert level knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong experience on Water, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure or Utility sector projects.
• Experienced in management of planning staff.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Degree educated ideally.
• Good level of technical understanding of infrastructure projects.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong planning and organising skills with demonstrated ability to manage in fine detail.
• Ability to interface with all relevant levels of client organisation.
• Development, deployment and continuous improvement of planning processes, procedures and systems.
• Logical mindset and methodical approach.
• Good all-round team player with ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust control of the planning schedule.
• Provide active support to project teams in planning and reporting activities.
• Grow the Planning team and perform line management duties.
• Define and control the schedule baseline for delivery schedules and levels.
• Coordinate with Project Controls to align schedule with budget and risks.
• Maintain inter-project, programme and portfolio interdependencies.
• Forecast resources to identify bottlenecks and mitigation actions.
• Create and improve template schedules and standard work.
• Ensure regular progress review and timely reporting of risks and opportunities.
• Produce and improve schedule management information for monthly reporting.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

NEC contracts

Infrastructure knowledge

Microsoft Office

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 25,500 employees operate across over 70+ countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Egis is a global leader in the vibrant disciplines of infrastructure engineering, planning, and management services, tasked with sustaining efficient commercial lifecycle stewardship amidst interactions with various third-party entities. As Egis expands its service delivery across the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets, we are committed to becoming the engineering and consulting partner of choice while also expanding our talented team. At Egis, we prioritise our people, and to enhance our Nuclear capabilities, we are looking to recruit a skilled Nuclear Project Manager to operate as part of the Energy and Sustainable Cities Business Line.

This period marks an exciting time to join Egis's new Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability (“P3M CM”) UK, Ireland and Europe team, which is undergoing a transformative phase.

The P3M CM Function at Egis is deeply committed to boosting strategic operations and overall efficacy by:

• Developing a premier capability and team;
• Proactively engaging with key clients, markets, strategic partners and suppliers;
• Streamlining and enhancing operational workflows;
• Achieving results through strong commercial policies;

Amidst the challenges of managing the extensive infrastructure needs of Europe, these dynamic transformations offer numerous opportunities to contribute significantly to Egis's establishment as a leader in the infrastructure sector.

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Planner to join our PMCM team based in the Midlands team to play an integral role in the development of our delivery capability.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust control of the planning schedule and contributing to building our planning function. This includes providing active support the project and programme teams in all planning and reporting activities. This role would suit a collaborative individual with great leadership and communication skills who enjoys multi-tasking, loves a busy working environment and thrives under pressure.

• Ensure that programme schedule information is accurate and timely.
• Develop the scope and work breakdown structure for the delivery schedule, including the capture of key assumptions.
• Growing the Planning team and line management duties.
• Define and control the schedule baseline for our capital delivery schedule and project, programme and portfolio levels, ensuring that they incorporate learning from previous projects and is realistic/achievable.
• Work closely with the Project Controls Specialists to ensure that the schedule, budget and risk/contingency baselines are consistent and integrated.
• Manage the framework for maintaining the schedule interdependencies between projects, programmes and portfolios.
• Maintain the framework for forecasting critical resources – to enable the identification and mitigation of bottlenecks.
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve the framework for template schedules, schedule activity norms and standard work.
• Make sure that schedule progress is regularly reviewed and reported, identifying risks, issues and opportunities.
• Produce and continuously improve schedule management information as part of our monthly reporting cycle.

Qualifications

• Expert level knowledge of Primavera (P6) and MS Project
• Strong experience on Water, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure or Utility sector projects
• Experienced inmanagement of planning staff
• Knowledge of NEC contracts
• A proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Degree educated ideally
• Good level of technical understanding of infrastructure projects
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong planning and organising skills with demonstrated ability to manage in fine detail
• Ability to interface with all relevant levels of client organisation
• Development, deployment and continuous improvement of planning processes, procedures and systems.
• You will have a a logical mindset and methodical approach.
• You will be a good all-round team player with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Additional Information

Location

This role will be based from our client office in the Midlands 4 days per week

Right to work in the UK

This role is subject to client interview and acceptance

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.