Senior Planning Manager

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG SE is seeking a Planning Manager for an exciting infrastructure project in Manchester. The role demands a solid background in planning for construction projects, focusing on pre-construction and tendering processes, along with essential software knowledge. Join a company committed to sustainability and progress, delivering successful outcomes while fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Solid background in planning for construction projects.
• Experience in pre-construction and tendering.
• Understanding of commercial and contractual forms.

Responsibilities

• Provide adequate and timely contract planning information.
• Forecast potential problem areas and propose solutions.
• Manage supply chain programmes in line with contract requirements.

Skills

Planning for construction projects

Pre-construction and tendering process

Competence with software

Knowledge of Safety Management

Knowledge of Environmental Management

Tools

Primavera

Asta Power Project

Job description

This is a terrific opportunity to join a huge infrastructure project from day 1.

• Solid background in planning for construction projects and a strong understanding of the pre-construction and tendering process.
• Planning experience for a wide range of Build Contracting projects.
• Competence with appropriate software (e.g., Primavera / Asta Power Project).
• Experience from preconstruction and tendering.
• Clear understanding of commercial and contractual forms of contract.
• Knowledge of Safety Management.
• Knowledge of Environmental Management.
• Input into setting the Project Planning Policy.
• Provide adequate and timely contract planning information to the Pre-Construction & Project Management Teams.
• Provide programme schedules as aids to controlling the Project through its life cycle.
• Provide information on the progress and status of the Project to enable schedule updates.
• Provide detailed schedules relating to subcontracts to eliminate project interface conflicts and ensure resources arrive on time and at the correct location.
• Provide labour cost/resource profiles and schedules over the duration of the Project based on detailed estimates, budgets, and forecasts to completion (including KPIs).
• Forecast potential problem areas and propose solutions so that the Project Management Teams can initiate appropriate preventative and corrective actions.
• Assess variation events.
• Manage supply chain programmes in line with contract requirements.

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

Nothing beats reaching the end of a project with great results, having met new people and made friends.

Planning Manager

STRABAG UK Limited

STRABAG UK Ltd