Planning Manager

Dornan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan is seeking a Planning Manager to lead planning activities on a major project in London. Reporting to the Planning Director, you will drive scheduling from start to finish and implement Dornan’s project controls procedures across the project scope.

You will manage a small planning team and coordinate with Commercial Engineering, Procurement, Construction, QA, Turnover, and other functions to resolve issues and ensure schedule integrity.

Qualifications

• Ability to priorities workload.
• Recognises own strengths and weaknesses and committed to ongoing development.
• Acceptance of responsibility and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of 2 Planners initially.
• Ensure team structure, roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
• Ensure team and individual deadlines are met.
• Project planning using ASTA PowerProject.
• Produce day-to-day deliverables with Excel, Power BI and Bluebeam.
• Develop Pre-Construction, Construction and Commissioning programs as part of the Dornan project team.
• Conduct weekly site walks to keep planners aligned with project progress.
• Engage with project team members on day-to-day site issues/events.
• Manage the planning process and lifecycle, driving cross-functional engagement.
• Attend project meetings with stakeholders (internal, clients, suppliers, subcontractors).
• Maintain alignment of strategic objectives between client and Dornan.

Skills

Prioritization

Team leadership

Accountability

Tools

ASTA PowerProject

Excel

Power BI

Bluebeam

Job description

Planning Manager – London

At Dornanwe are currently recruiting for Planning Manager to join a major Project in London.

Planning Manager – London

At Dornanwe are currently recruiting for Planning Manager to join a major Project in London.

Reporting to the Group Planning 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.

Your Team

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 to feel 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.