Senior Planning Manager

STRABAG SE; Shirley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tunnelling construction is seeking an ambitious planning professional to enhance project planning efforts. The role requires experience in planning for various construction projects, proficiency in planning software, and a strong educational background in construction or engineering. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainable growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Solid background in planning for construction projects.
• Experience in planning build contracting projects.
• Understanding of pre-construction and tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Input into setting the Project Planning Policy.
• Develop programme schedules to control the project lifecycle.
• Manage supply chain programmes in line with contract requirements.

Skills

Planning for construction

Safety and Environmental Management

Commercial and contractual understanding

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Construction / Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Asta Power Project

Job description

If you are an ambitious planning professional looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

Qualifications:

• Degree/HND/HNC in Construction / Engineering.
• Relevant competency skills cards required for site-based work.

Experience and Skills:

• Solid background in planning for construction projects and a strong understanding of pre-construction and tendering processes.
• Experience in planning for a wide range of build contracting projects.
• Proficiency in software such as Primavera / Asta Power Project.
• Experience from preconstruction and tendering.
• Understanding of commercial and contractual forms of contract.
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental Management.

Responsibilities:

• Input into setting the Project Planning Policy.
• Provide timely contract planning information to Pre-Construction & Project Management Teams.
• Develop programme schedules to control the project lifecycle.
• Update schedules based on project progress and status.
• Create detailed schedules for subcontracts to prevent interface conflicts and ensure resource availability.
• Develop labour cost/resource profiles based on estimates, budgets, and forecasts.
• Forecast potential issues and propose solutions for proactive management.
• Assess variation events.
• Manage supply chain programmes in line with contract requirements.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.

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.

At STRABAG, around 86,000 people work on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterize both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether in building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development, or building management – we are always one step ahead to become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are core to our identity and work culture.

Together, we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together, we achieve great things. Let’s progress!