Planning Manager

BMSL Group Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Bridgwater is seeking a Planning Manager to lead planning and project controls for a landmark project. The successful candidate will manage programmes and deliverables, ensuring project alignment with business objectives. Key responsibilities include creating detailed planning documents, implementing robust controls, and mentoring staff. Essential skills include knowledge of Powerproject and extensive experience in large, complex projects, preferably in industrial sectors. Competitive salary negotiable.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Powerproject planning software.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is desirable.
• Extensive experience managing planning on large, complex, multi-million-pound projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and planning from first principles.
• Familiarity with BIM 4D techniques.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for innovation and driving planning initiatives.
• Proven experience contributing to bids and pre-contract planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage all programmes and production control deliverables.
• Create detailed programmes, phasing diagrams, logistics plans, S-curves, resource histograms, and plant schedules.
• Implement robust project controls, including forecasting and early warning systems.
• Communicate the project's planning roadmap and performance measures to stakeholders.
• Challenge project plans to ensure delivery meets targets.
• Contribute to pre-contract planning, tender strategies, and bid activity.
• Lead and mentor planning staff, fostering collaboration and improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and management systems.
• Drive innovation in planning and project controls.

Skills

Powerproject planning software

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Innovation in planning

Job description

We are recruiting for a large project in Bridgwater, please note this is not Hinkley Point C project. Salary is negotiable.

The Planning Manager Role

As Planning Manager, you will lead the planning and project controls function for this landmark project. You'll develop, maintain, and manage programmes and time-related deliverables, ensuring robust project controls and accurate reporting to support successful delivery and keep the project aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage all programmes and production control deliverables.
• Create detailed programmes, phasing diagrams, logistics plans, S-curves, resource histograms, and plant schedules.
• Implement robust project controls, including forecasting and early warning systems.
• Communicate the project's planning roadmap and performance measures to stakeholders: project teams, clients, and supply chain partners.
• Challenge and question project plans to ensure delivery meets company, regional, and project targets.
• Contribute to pre-contract planning, tender strategies, and bid activity.
• Lead and mentor planning staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety and management systems.
• Drive innovation in planning and project controls across the gigafactory programme.

Your Profile

You'll bring:

• Essential: Strong knowledge of Powerproject planning software.
• Desirable: Experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Extensive experience managing planning on large, complex, multi-million-pound projects - experience in industrial or infrastructure sectors is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and planning from first principles.
• Familiarity with BIM 4D techniques.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for innovation and driving planning initiatives.
• Proven experience contributing to bids and pre-contract planning.

If you are interested in this job role, please apply with your CV to register your interest.