Planning Manager - Derby

Balfour Beatty; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK construction company is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee the planning of a complex infrastructure project in Derby. This role involves managing relationships with stakeholders, developing compliant schedules, and leading a planning team. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning within an NEC environment and be proficient in Primavera P6. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects that improve infrastructure in the UK.

Benefits

Smart working with flexible hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experienced Planning Manager to lead a planning team and manage relationships.
• Good understanding of financial aspects related to project planning.
• Competent in delivering planning function within NEC environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing strategic planning of multiple construction projects.
• Close collaboration and coordination with project teams.
• Support the overall planning and project controls strategy.

Skills

Planning management

Communication skills

Understanding of complex MEP systems

Critical analysis of schedules

Experience with Primavera P6

Education

OND/HND/Degree in relevant subject

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty are recruiting for a Planning Manager to join the planning team on site to deliver a complex secure building and infrastructure project in Derby from RIBA stage 2 through to construction and handover.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Balfour Beatty's team that has been selected as a construction partner for the Rolls Royce expansion work in Raynesway, Derby, needed to meet the growth in demand from the MOD and as a result of the AUKUS agreement. As part of this programme of works, which will be executed in stages over the next eight years, Balfour Beatty will deliver infrastructure enabling works, build new manufacturing and office facilities, and redevelop existing industrial buildings on the site.

What you'll be doing

• Reporting to the Non-Fissile Planning Lead for the project.
• Overseeing strategic planning of multiple construction projects across the Non-Fissile Programme of works and developing compliant schedules.
• Close collaboration and co-ordination with the Fissile Programme.
• Working collaboratively with Project Team to develop robust NEC compliant schedules at all lifecycle stages of the Project.
• Integration of the Non-Fissile schedule with the wider project master schedule.
• Working collaboratively with the Client, Design Partners, and Supply Chain Partners, and managing relationships.
• Understanding of risk and uncertainty with the ability to implement within the schedule and articulate critically with respect to time.
• Support the overall planning and project controls strategy for the project.
• Support the strategic initiative for digital collaboration on the project.
• Provide leadership and support for members of the planning team in varying stages of their career and development from graduates to senior planners.

Who we're looking for

• Experienced Planning Manager to lead a planning team and manage relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of complex MEP systems and commissioning.
• Competent in delivering the planning function within and NEC environment and managing schedule submissions.
• Ability to provide critical analysis of schedules and project controls, including critical path, float, time risk, QSRA, and earned value.
• Understanding of the financial aspects related to project planning.
• Expertise in the use of planning techniques and the planning toolset.
• Fully conversant with Primavera P6 planning software.
• An OND/HND/Degree in a relevant subject is desired.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

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