Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A civils contractor in the Cambridgeshire area is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to oversee a heavy civil engineering project. The role involves managing a team of planners, establishing efficient planning approaches, and ensuring successful project delivery. Candidates should possess an HND in Civil Engineering or Construction and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in civil engineering or construction.
• Experience in a similar planning role.
• Competence in using P6 software.

Responsibilities

• Establish planning approach to engage project team.
• Oversee efficient design and construction strategies.
• Monitor contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Project Planning

Team Management

Risk Management

Education

HND in Civil Engineering or Construction

Tools

P6 Software

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Planning Manager? Are you considering your next move and interested in working on a civil engineering project in the Cambridgeshire area? If so, we may have the perfect role for you.

Our client, a civils contractor, is looking to add an experienced Planning Manager or Senior Planner to their project team working out of their office in the Cambridgeshire area. They have an interesting heavy civil engineering project and are looking to add a Planning Manager to the project to manage a team of planners.

The role

Your duties will include:

1. Establish the project's planning approach to drive engagement of the whole project team with the programme in a collaborative manner.
2. Oversee the planning team to adopt efficient design, procurement, and construction strategies for successful project delivery.
3. Develop and oversee the planning approach for the project, taking into account both the client's requirements and the internal needs of the business.
4. Interrogate the programme and identify areas for improvements, risk reduction, and potential issues across the whole project.
5. Oversee contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance and resolving contract-related issues.

The candidate

You will have:

• A relevant qualification in civil engineering or construction to HND level or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Competence in the use of P6 software.

If this sounds of interest, then do apply with a copy of your CV ASAP!

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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