Strategic Infrastructure Programme Lead (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; Horley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at London Gatwick as a Programme Planning Manager. You'll play a pivotal role in overseeing substantial infrastructure projects valued between £150m and £300m. This position combines strategic planning, team leadership, and a commitment to delivering excellence within a thriving airport environment. With diverse responsibilities, from detailed scheduling to mentoring, you will significantly impact Gatwick's future. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth in an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of 5%

Performance-based bonus scheme

Discounts at high street shops and restaurants

Healthcare scheme

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Discounted travel

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Planning infrastructure projects over £100 million for multi-year programmes.
• Experience leading small teams effectively.
• Commercial acumen within construction or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for Major Projects Programme, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Create and maintain project schedules, manage control programmes, and conduct delay analyses.
• Foster team growth and uphold health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

London Gatwick offers an exciting opportunity for a Programme Planning Manager to join our dynamic team at the world's most efficient single runway airport. Be a part of shaping our future, supporting the delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance our airport infrastructure and facilities.

The Programme Planning Manager (Major Projects) will play a key role in supporting the Programme Manager in delivering the strategic aims and objectives of the business through the development, implementation, and delivery of effective planning and assurance processes across a programme of projects.

The projects require significant expansion of our existing operational facilities and involve a mix of upfront diversionary works, civil works, and building construction. Your role will be crucial in helping Gatwick achieve its strategic goals for the next decade, enhancing our airport and facilities. As part of a multi-disciplinary team of construction industry experts, you will be involved from the early stages of projects, defining technical scopes, aligning project delivery with business requirements, and ensuring these are carried through from design to construction and handover.

Your primary focus will be on developing, implementing, and delivering effective planning and assurance processes across a programme of projects valued between £150m and £300m.

What is the role?

Reporting to the Lead Planning Manager, you'll take a key role in leading the planning of projects across all stages of their lifecycle, from concept approval to delivery and closeout. Your mission is to ensure performance targets are not just met but surpassed consistently and on time.

Other duties include:

• Leading the planning function across the Major Projects Programme, applying your knowledge and skills across multiple projects to help achieve strategic goals.
• Creating and maintaining schedules for the entire project journey, including managing control programmes from concept to closeout, evaluating contract programmes, assessing compensation events, conducting delay analysis, and driving schedule improvements through the supply chain.
• Contributing to the development of standards, managing, motivating, coaching, and mentoring team members to foster growth and excellence.
• Reviewing the Programme, assisting in trend and change management, reporting, risk management, and identifying efficiencies to positively impact programme outcomes and team performance.
• Upholding world-class health, safety, and environmental standards across the programme and its contractors, aiming for excellence in these areas.

What are we looking for?

The environment at Gatwick requires flexibility, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and an innovative outlook. You will have the opportunity to deliver strategic project objectives and lead projects from inception to completion. The role requires:

• Experience planning infrastructure projects as a Planning Manager on multi-year programmes within construction or infrastructure sectors, with projects typically over £100 million.
• Experience leading small teams.
• Extensive knowledge of Primavera P6 and related commercial acumen.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven leadership, influencing skills, and the ability to motivate, coach, and facilitate learning opportunities for others.

What do I get?

Our employees describe working here as something special, with diverse daily experiences. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Discounts at high street shops and restaurants
• Healthcare scheme
• Life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounted travel
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our greatest asset. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels comfortable, included, and valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging and giving everyone a voice.

To learn more about working at London Gatwick, visit our construction careers site: Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

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