Senior Planning Manager

Bovis; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Up to 10% employer pension

Private medical health benefit

Life assurance

25 days annual leave (+ option to buy)

3 days wellbeing leave

Health & wellbeing support

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Parental leave

Job summary

Bovis is seeking a Senior Planning Manager with NEC experience to lead planning and monitoring on large/complex defence and built environment projects in the UK.

You will develop detailed programmes using Primavera P6, coordinate with the BIM team on 4D modelling, chair planning meetings and report progress, risks and forecasts to senior leadership.

The role requires excellent communication, construction know-how across multiple contracts, and compliance with national security vetting procedures.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Expert / comprehensive understanding of construction methodology, building technology, pre-construction processes and procurement methods.
• Strong understanding of CPA planning techniques and project controls.
• Working knowledge of P6.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Planning Manager leads and manages the planning and monitoring of large/complex projects throughout all stages, often providing experienced-based solutions for project delivery.
• They provide input into enhancing planning systems and processes and typically support or oversee junior planning staff.
• This level often coordinates the 4D BIM model with the BIM Coordinator and assists in chairing weekly planning meetings.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and other planning tools
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare accurate reports and forecasts for senior management and stakeholders. Facilitate planning workshops and maintain strong communication with Bovis managers, works contractors, consultants and client stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Reports & diagrams

Excel

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

The ideal candidate will have strong NEC experience, construction and planning technical knowledge with a history of leading projects of similar scale in the defence / built environment sector.

Roles & responsibilities:

• The Senior Planning Manager leads and manages the planning and monitoring of large/complex projects throughout all stages, often providing experienced-based solutions for project delivery.
• A key function is to act as 'the project conscience,' preparing reports and documents to inform the Senior Leadership Team and Business Unit on programme matters and critical issues.
• They provide input into enhancing planning systems and processes and typically support or oversee junior planning staff.
• This level often coordinates the 4D BIM model with the BIM Coordinator and assists in chairing weekly planning meetings.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and other planning tools
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare accurate reports and forecasts for senior management and stakeholders. Facilitate planning workshops and maintain strong communication with Bovis managers, works contractors, consultants and client stakeholders.

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 projects with values of £30m plus.
• 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:

• Car allowance
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• 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

Please note that due to the nature of this role,national security vetting procedures apply, anda full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)