Senior Planning Manager

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure company based in Manchester is looking for a Senior Planning Manager to support the REP U project. Responsibilities include providing coordinated planning strategies, producing and monitoring project programmes, and leading planning direction to the project team. The ideal candidate will have a degree, relevant project management experience including Primavera skills, and strong organizational abilities. This position offers a range of benefits including holiday entitlement and professional development support.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in programme and project management.
• Understanding of commercial impact on project baseline.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated planning strategies.
• Produce and monitor programme activities.
• Attend progress meetings and present updates.

Skills

Project management

Planning strategies

Risk analysis

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Primavera Version 6+

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Planning Manager to support on REP U project.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordinated planning strategies
• Provide programmes as required for pre‑construction and construction activities
• Produce and monitor programme and planning activities
• Provide planning direction, training and support to key members of the project team
• Anticipate opportunities for risks in advance and advise on options to resolve
• Produce tender programmes compliant with ITT, tender sum, design (where appropriate), assurance, and methodology agreed with suppliers and bid teams
• Produce other programme tender deliverables as required by bid team
• Deliver presentation of tender programme to both Internal and external customers
• Objectively assess progress of project independently of project team
• Provide detailed support and assistance to the project in order to enable the team to monitor pinch‑points on the critical path and test and change logic where previously agreed to either improve upon the baseline programme or to mitigate potential delays
• Produce reports and programme commentary to customers on particular reporting requirements
• Produce programmes, reports and / or extract filters as required by the project team, including indication of deviation from the baseline programme
• In conjunction with the commercial team, produce earned value analysis data in compliance with the customer and Morgan Sindalls’ requirements
• Formally issue programme updates to the customer as required by the contract
• Attend progress meetings with internal and external customers and deliver presentation on project progress
• Acquire full conversance with planning software system and ensure upgrades are understood and implemented
• Maintain awareness of current Morgan Sindall health and safety requirements and changes
• Effectively communicate bid strategy and solutions to construction team
• Influence and support team members to innovate and achieve optimum solutions
• Provide feedback on objectives and identify training and development needs
• Assist in the preparation of submission documents
• Attend post tender negotiations with a view to taking increased responsibility
• Proactively offer problem solving ideas and solutions

Qualifications and Technical Knowledge

• Degree level or equivalent
• Competent in project management software preferably Primavera Version 6+
• Extensive experience in programme and project management, project planning, including programme controls, project review, and cost and risk analysis
• Understanding of the impact that commercial events and activities have on the baseline programme

Attributes and skills

• Self‑driven, results orientated with a positive outlook
• Good management skills, with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standard of compliance
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality
• Sound knowledge of the construction industry
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Ability to work with senior management to set project and operational targets
• Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills and the ability to make a sound business case to senior stakeholders

What’s in it for you?

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards

We offer a share‑save scheme, discounts like cycle‑to‑work and gym memberships, plus support services for colleagues and their families.

The application process

Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role‑specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in‑person or virtual interview via Teams.

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.