Planning Manager – Project Controls Manager Reading

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Manager for a major project in Reading. The successful candidate will lead planning processes, manage contracts, and ensure efficient resource utilization. You should have strong project controls experience, excellent communication skills, and be proficient in Primavera P6 or ASTA. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits in a reputable company in the construction sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Longevity of work

Qualifications

• Experience on major building projects with complex services.
• Strong understanding of management data and processes.
• Ability to manage contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning processes and oversee development of key deliverables.
• Manage project data and key performance indicators.
• Advise project team on critical path and corrective actions.

Skills

Project Controls experience

Excellent Communication skills

Negotiation and Conflict resolution

Proficient on Primavera P6 or ASTA

Understanding of MEPH systems

Job description

Planning Manager – Project Controls Manager Reading

Salary: c£85,000 plus package
Location: Reading
Region: Berkshire

Tier 1 Building Contractor urgently require a Planning Manager to work on site on a £350m newbuild of science blocks and warehouses.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will be an expert in identifying planning scope, major constraints and contractual requirements alongside identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme.

Lead the planning processes, oversee the development of key deliverables such as programs, planning philosophy, presentations and reports. Ensure the planners are formulating tender programmes, ensuring alignment with goals of the company.

Offer strategic guidance throughout the contract stage, overseeing the Senior Planner and planning team in producing, managing, and maintaining the contract programme.

Share and evaluate the project critical path, advising the project team of the results and any corrective action alongside producing and maintaining project baselines.

Utilise expertise in managing labour, equipment and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimizing costs and delays.

Manage contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, and resolving contract-related issues.

Aid the planning team to produce project data and key performance indicators / KPIs to track progress, identify deviations, and make data-driven decisions for project improvement.

Responsibilities and Requirements

This is a new and exciting role we have on with our clients the successful candidate will need to have:

• Project Controls experience on major building projects with complex services such as hospitals and science wing laboratories
• Excellent Communication skills and understanding of management data and processes
• Negotiation and Conflict resolution
• Proficient on Primavera P6 or ASTA
• Advantageous to have MEPH, systems, interfaces, installation, testing and commissioning.

In return you can expect a good salary, benefits package, longevity of work and to be forging a career with one of the best names in Construction in the market.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Please note that we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.