Programme Planning Manager (Major Projects) - leading aviation infrastructure advancements (Hirin...

Gatwick Airport Limited; Horsham; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading airport as a Programme Planning Manager, where you will guide the planning of significant infrastructure projects. With a competitive salary and performance bonuses, you'll be pivotal in shaping the future of Gatwick Airport while working in a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Discounts at high street shops and restaurants

Life and disability insurance

Professional training

Discounted travel

Qualifications

• Experience planning infrastructure projects over £100 million.
• Experience leading small teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning function across major projects.
• Creating and maintaining project schedules.
• Upholding health and safety standards.

Skills

Project Planning

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About the Role

Circa £86,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + £4,750 Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

Hiring Immediately

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 development of standards, managing, motivating, coaching, and mentoring team members to help talented individuals reach their potential.
• Reviewing the Programme, assisting in trend and change processes, reporting, risk management, and finding ways to improve efficiency and programme outcomes.
• 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 our teams to be flexible, adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills and an innovative outlook. You'll be 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, typically over £100 million.
• Experience leading small teams.
• Extensive experience with Primavera P6 and related commercial skills.
• 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.

What do I get?

Our employees say working here is special, with each day offering unique experiences. Along with a competitive salary, benefits include:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Discounts at high street shops and restaurants
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop skills
• Discounted travel

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our employees to thrive and enjoy their work. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a place where everyone belongs and has a voice. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

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