Senior Planning Manager

Lendlease Corporation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Planning Manager for a significant refurbishment project in Manchester City Centre. The role requires expertise in project planning and strong communication skills to lead complex projects. The successful candidate will develop planning strategies, oversee junior staff, and work in a flexible environment. Competitive benefits and commitment to diversity and inclusion are emphasized.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work options

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Discounted gym memberships nationwide

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of construction methodology, building technology, and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and commercial terms.
• Excellent communication skills adaptable to various audiences.
• Ability to produce high-standard reports and diagrams.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning and monitoring of large, complex projects.
• Develop project planning and delivery strategies.
• Create project plans, programs, and prepare reports.
• Use data analysis to pre-empt delays and suggest strategies.
• Chair weekly planning meetings.

Skills

Construction methodology

Communication skills

P6 and CPA planning techniques

Excel skills

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2025 (28 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: REQ-7064205

About Bovis

Bovis builds enduring partnerships by bringing together the right expertise, capabilities, and resources to deliver complex projects.

With decades of experience, we emphasize close collaboration and shared risk with our supply chain, investing in people and relationships at all levels.

We proactively anticipate challenges, leveraging our experienced, multidisciplinary teams to tailor approaches that simplify complexity and minimize risks.

We are recruiting for:

Bovis is seeking a Senior Planning Manager for our UK Regions Construction business on a circa £300m heritage refurbishment project in Manchester City Centre. This role involves leading and managing the planning and monitoring of large, complex projects throughout all stages, working closely with the Project & Operations Team to develop efficient methodologies and ensure timely delivery. The role also includes supporting system and process enhancements and overseeing junior staff.

• Develop project planning, program, and delivery strategies with the Project Team for bids and projects.
• Lead preconstruction and construction methodology development for efficient project delivery.
• Create project plans, programs, and planning reports according to procedures.
• Provide solutions for project delivery and advise the Project Team.
• Report progress regularly against contract and delivery programs.
• Prepare reports to inform senior leadership on program-related matters.
• Use data analysis to pre-empt delays and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Support creation and status updates of medium and short-range programs.
• Produce data for project controls and dashboards.
• Chair weekly planning meetings.
• Review change proposals and assess time impacts.
• Record delays and benchmarking data.
• Enhance planning procedures and coordinate 4D BIM models.
• Facilitate team understanding of the plan and support junior staff development.

Experience & Background

• Deep understanding of construction methodology, building technology, and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and commercial terms.
• Excellent communication skills adaptable to various audiences.
• Ability to produce high-standard reports and diagrams.
• Working knowledge of P6 and CPA planning techniques.
• Strong Excel skills.

We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical benefits.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave, with options to buy or sell days.
• Additional wellbeing leave and support initiatives.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted gym memberships nationwide.

Belong at Bovis

We promote workplaces that value diversity, respect, and equal opportunity. We are a disability-inclusive employer and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled persons. If you require adjustments during the application process, please contact us.

We invest in careers and skills development, building a more inclusive and successful workplace.

Our Values

We do what’s right, succeed together, bring energy, and are Bovis.

About Lendlease

Lendlease is a global real estate and investment group focused on shaping cities and communities. We create urban precincts, social infrastructure, and sustainable developments worldwide, headquartered in Sydney with operations across Australia, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.