Senior Planning Manager

Bovis Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% employer pension

Private medical health benefit

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + ability to buy

3 days wellbeing leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Parental leave

Job summary

Bovis Group in Bedford, United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Project Planner to develop the project plan, programme and delivery strategy for bids and projects within a major hospital programme.

You will work with the Project Team to optimise preconstruction and construction methodologies, maintain progress dashboards, and focus on time impact and 4D BIM coordination. CIOB chartership and P6 experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with adaptable approach.
• Ability to produce clear reports and diagrams for sequencing.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and formulas.
• Knowledge of construction methodology and procurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop project planning, programme and delivery strategy for bids and projects.
• Develop preconstruction and construction methodology for efficient delivery.
• Create project plan, programme and Planning Report per procedures.
• Provide time impact analysis and assist in weekly dashboards.
• Chair planning meetings and coordinate progress against programmes.
• Coordinate 4D BIM with the BIM Coordinator and team.
• Support development of team members in planning tools and techniques.

Skills

Communication

Reporting & diagrams

Excel (Pivot)

Education

BSc/MSc in PM/Construction/Engineering

CIOB Chartership

Tools

P6 Primavera

Job description

Develop in conjunction with the Project Team the project planning, programme and delivery strategy for both bids and projects.

• In conjunction with the project team, develop the preconstruction and construction methodology to enable the most efficient and effective delivery of the project.
• Develop the project plan, programme and Planning Report in accordance with our planning procedures.
• Provide experienced based solutions for delivering the project and consideration by the Project Team.
• Report project progress at regular intervals against the contract and delivery programmes, or other nominated programmes
• Support the project team in the creation and statusing of medium and short-range programmes.
• Project Controls - Produce data to support regular status updates and the weekly project dashboard providing updates on progress and key issues.
• Prepare support reports and documents supporting the role of ‘the project conscience’ to inform the Project Senior Leadership Team and the Business Unit on matters related to programme.
• Assist in chairing the weekly planning meeting to coordinate project programmes, progress update, delay records and key forthcoming milestones.
• Review change proposals and advise on time impact.
• Assess and record time impacts of delays – Event Analysis
• Record as built production rates and delays to provide benchmarking for future projects.
• In conjunction with the BIM Coordinator, coordinate the 4D BIM model.
• Facilitate project team understanding and ownership of the plan and programme.
• Support the development of Project Team Members in the use of Planning technique and tools.
• Support and input into initiatives to further enhance our Planning Procedures and Processes

Credentials

Have a related Chartership such as CIOB.

• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (BSc or MSc in Project Management or Building / Construction Studies or Engineering).

Essential Skills Knowledge Experience & Behaviours

Skills

Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt approach dependent on the situation and audience.

Produce reports and diagrams to a high standard to convey proposed sequences and methodologies.

Strong use of Excel (use of formulae, pivot tables etc).

Knowledge

Expert / comprehensive understanding of construction methodology, building technology, pre-construction processes and procurement methods.

Strong understanding of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms.

Working knowledge of P6.

• Strong knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls.

Experience

• Previous experience in delivering project a major new build complex hospital projects
• Able to draw upon experience in multiple industry sectors.
• Experience of working under different forms of construction contracts.

Strong understanding and experience in the use of P6

Behaviours

• Strategic thinking and ability to forecast long-term programme risks.

We will provide:

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit (family cover available)
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
• Industry leading parental leave

Job Info

• Job Identification 109
• Job Category Construction
• Posting Date 07/10/2026, 11:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Bedford, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom