Planning Manager

Dornan Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan Group in London is recruiting a Planning Manager to lead planning and scheduling on a major project. You will setup and implement Dornan's project controls procedures and ensure delivery milestones with the project team.

Reporting to the Group Planning Director, you will manage a small team, coordinate with commercial, engineering, procurement, QA, and turnover, and drive the lifecycle planning from pre-construction to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a planning team on large projects.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a planning team from 2 planners, defining roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure the team meets all project deadlines and milestones.
• Plan projects using ASTA PowerProject and coordinate schedules.
• Develop pre-construction, construction and commissioning programs.
• Produce day-to-day deliverables with Excel, Power BI and Bluebeam.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to align progress.
• Attend project meetings and maintain regular site progress reviews.

Skills

Prioritization of workload

Accountability

Team leadership

Tools

ASTA PowerProject

Excel

Power BI

Bluebeam

Job description

Planning Manager– London

AtDornanwe are currently recruiting forPlanning Manager to join a major Project in London.

Reporting to the GroupPlanning Director, the Planning Manager will be responsible for all aspects of Planning and Scheduling on a project including execution of the schedule from commencement to completion of works. In addition, the Planning Manager will be responsible for the establishment & implementation of Dornan's standard Project Controls Procedures & Systems applicable to the project scope, and any client specified planning related deliverables. The Planning Director will provide functional support to the Planning Manager.

YourTeam

You’ll join a hardworking,ambitious, and supportive team where your ideas matter and your development is genuinely prioritised. At Dornan, we invest in long‑term career growth through structured progression pathways and continuous training support.

Responsibilities:

• Managing & leading a team of 2 Planners initially


• Ensuring team is structured and roles & responsibilities are clearly defined


• Ensure team and individual deadlines are met


• Project Planning using ASTA PowerProject


• Using Softwares like Excel, Power BI & Bluebeam to producing day to day deliverables


• Develop Pre-Construction, Construction and Commissioning Program's as part of the Dornan project team


• Ensure Site walks are caried out on a weekly basis to ensure the planner is familiar with the projects progress


• Scheduled and ad hoc discussions with all/any project team members around day to day site issues/events


• Manage the planning process in terms of developing and managing the project lifecylce in terms of planning & progress, driving the Dornan team to engage


• Attend formal and informal project meeting and reviews with all stakeholders, including internal to Dornan, Clients, Suppliers, Service Providers and Subcontractors.


• Maintain good relations and facilitate exchange of information between client and Dornan, as well as internally to assure alignment of strategic objectives.


• Be an active member in the cross-functional project team, liaising with Commercial Engineering, Procurement, Construction, QA, Turnover, and other Functions; identify potential areas of concern and resolve them before they become issues.

About You

Your Experience

• Ability to priorities workload


• Recognises own strengths and weaknesses and committed to ongoing development


• Acceptance of responsibility and accountability

Women @Dornan:

Our W@D Network through mentorship,development, and advocacy empowers women and promotes a more forward thinking construction industry.

Dornan Strava Club:

employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections across the business, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives.

Be Yourself:

We want everyone at Dornan tofeel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive.