Planning Manager – Lead Major Water Infra Programme

Murphy; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health screening

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Wedding bonus

Canteen facilities

Professional development

Discounts and cashback

Cycle to work

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Planning Manager to lead the planning team on major water infrastructure projects in partnership with Thames Water, within Murphy's AMP8 portfolio. The role requires senior planning experience, strong leadership and excellent stakeholder management across operations, commercial and planning functions.

You will drive accurate reporting, governance, and progress updates, while supporting work-winning activities and mentoring junior planners.

Qualifications

• Experienced Planning Manager or Senior Planner
• Experience managing a team of planners
• Contract planning for a Tier 1 contractor
• Fully conversant and efficient in the use of P6
• Stakeholder management & experience of representing the company in front of Clients at planning and business performance meetings
• Mentoring / coaching and professional development experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning team on a day-to-day basis, including line and/or functional management
• Ensure alignment between Operations, Commercial and Planning resources on projects – single version of the truth
• Undertake audits and reviews to ensure planning requirements are followed, minimise non-compliance, drive high standards and improve performance
• Contribute to development of business unit and sector plans and strategies
• Develop and maintain effective communication with Client and project stakeholders
• Support work winning on tenders from first principles and ensure governance processes are followed
• Ensure transparent reporting of progress, risk and opportunities in relation to the programme
• Manage compensation events from Subcontractors and Client

Skills

Planning management

P6 scheduling

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract planning

Tender support

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Murphy is seeking a Planning Manager to lead the planning team on major water infrastructure projects in partnership with Thames Water, within Murphy's AMP8 portfolio. The role requires senior planning experience, strong leadership and excellent stakeholder management across operations, commercial and planning functions.

You will drive accurate reporting, governance, and progress updates, while supporting work-winning activities and mentoring junior planners.