Programme Planning Manager (Major Projects) - Join a dynamic team at the world's most efficient s...

ZipRecruiter; Redhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

London Gatwick offers a unique opportunity for a Programme Planning Manager to join its dynamic team. The role involves leading strategic planning for major infrastructure projects, ensuring effective delivery and coaching of a multi-disciplinary team. This position promises daily challenges within a supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Discounts at high street shops and restaurants

Healthcare scheme

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Discounted travel

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience planning infrastructure projects as a Planning Manager on multi-year programmes.
• Leading small teams and communicating complex ideas clearly.
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate and coach.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning function across the Major Projects Programme.
• Creating and maintaining schedules for the entire project journey.
• Contributing to the growth of the planning team through coaching.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

London Gatwick offers an exciting opportunity for a Programme Planning Manager to join our dynamic team at the world's most efficient single runway airport. Be a part of shaping our future, supporting the delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance our airport infrastructure and facilities.

The Programme Planning Manager (Major Projects) will play a key role in supporting the Programme Manager in delivering the strategic aims and objectives of the business through the development, implementation, and delivery of effective planning and assurance processes across a programme of projects.

The projects involve significant expansion of our existing operational facilities, requiring a mix of upfront diversionary works, civil works, and building construction. Your role will be crucial in helping Gatwick achieve its strategic goals for the next decade, enhancing our airport and facilities. As part of a multi-disciplinary team of construction industry experts, you will be involved from the early stages of projects, defining technical scopes, aligning project delivery with business requirements, and ensuring these are carried through from design to construction and handover.

Your primary focus will be on developing, implementing, and delivering effective planning and assurance processes across a programme of projects, each typically valued between £150m and £300m.

What is the role?

Reporting to the Lead Planning Manager, you'll take a key role in leading the planning of projects across all stages of their lifecycle, from concept approval to delivery and closeout. Your mission is to ensure performance targets are not just met but surpassed consistently and on time.

Other duties include:

• Leading the planning function across the Major Projects Programme, applying your knowledge and skills across multiple projects to help achieve strategic goals.
• Creating and maintaining schedules for the entire project journey, including managing control programmes from concept to closeout, evaluating contract programmes, assessing compensation events, conducting delay analysis, and driving schedule improvements through the supply chain.
• Contributing to the growth of the planning team by developing standards, managing, motivating, coaching, and mentoring team members.
• Reviewing the Programme, assisting in trend and change processes, reporting, risk management, and identifying efficiencies to positively impact programme outcomes and team performance.
• Upholding high standards of health, safety, and environmental practices across the programme and its contractors.

What are we looking for?

The live environment at Gatwick requires all teams to be flexible, adaptable, and possess problem-solving skills with an innovative outlook. You will be significantly involved in delivering strategic project objectives and leading projects from inception to completion. The role requires:

• Experience planning infrastructure projects as a Planning Manager on multi-year programmes within construction or infrastructure sectors, working on projects typically over £100 million.
• Experience leading small teams.
• Extensive experience with Primavera P6 and related commercial acumen.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven leadership, influencing skills, and the ability to motivate, coach, and facilitate learning for others.

What do I get?

Our employees say working here is unique, with each day bringing new challenges and opportunities. Along with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of personal, health, and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Discounts at high street shops and restaurants
• Healthcare scheme
• Life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounted travel
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our greatest asset. We aim to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has a voice. We are committed to creating a workplace that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

To learn more about working at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site: Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

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