Planning Manager

Mmc Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Planning Manager. You will oversee planning schedules for major power projects and ensure resource coordination. The role requires excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of construction contracts. You must have experience with Primavera Planning software and a construction degree or equivalent. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with the opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning roles within the construction sector.
• Experience managing large value high pressured frameworks.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain planning schedules for major power projects.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders.
• Review planning processes and report project status to management.

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial understanding

Communication skills

Understanding of construction contracts

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

IT Literacy

Education

Construction Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Primavera Planning software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

An experienced Planning Manager is out their who would relish this fantastic permanent opportunity to join a UK based International Civils Contractor.

You will possess significant levels of experience in your planning roles within the construction sector and possess an understanding and demonstrable experience of managing large value high pressured frameworks with your team.

• This is a unique opportunity to join a company with a long history in the UK civil engineering markets.
• They operate across many Heavy infrastructure sectors but we are seeking a Planning Manager who has experience in the power sector.
• As a team leader you will allow your team to fulfill their potential with your support and guidance.
• Commercially astute, with a good working and technical understanding of construction contracts.
• Experience in measurement and reporting of project progress.Essential would be your understanding and proven use of Primavera Planning software.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures.
• IT Literate - Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Understanding of off-site construction methods.
• Construction Degree Qualified or Equivalent level

Your working knowledge will be in all aspects of design, procurement, production and commissioning as a Planning Manager. You will be client facing and will possess highly developed communication skills - both written and oral

As a strong Planning Manager for this client you will establish and maintain the planning schedule on major power projects with your team, developing and operating planning systems. You will build and maintain strategic relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will ensure that all resources for coordination are on board and in line with the project strategy. As part of your duties you will be responsible for reviewing the planning process and report confidence in project status to management and will work closely with the construction or the pre-construction teams to meet project objectives.

On offer is a first rate salary and package and the opportunity to build a fantastic career with a major UK contractor.