Planning Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and engineering sector seeks a Project Planner with extensive experience in project scheduling and management. As part of a dynamic team, you will create detailed project schedules, track progress, assess claims, and ensure resource allocation for successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling in construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules using project management software.
• Track project progress against timelines and implement corrective measures.
• Review and assess claims related to project delays.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules using project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) defining activities, sequences, durations, and resource allocations.
• Track project progress against established timelines, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective measures as needed.
• Review and assess claims related to project delays, disruptions, and changes, ensuring all claims are well-supported with accurate documentation and evidence.
• Collaborate with project managers and teams to allocate resources effectively, ensuring manpower, materials, and equipment are available as required.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to the client, highlighting key milestones, critical paths, variances, and risks.
• Identify project risks related to scheduling and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on project timelines.

About You

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling within the construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

About Us

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility
  
  

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.