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Planning Manager
Job summary
A leading service provider in Stockport is seeking a Planning Manager to develop and manage project schedules while overseeing a small team. The role involves optimizing resources, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring project efficiency. Successful applicants will have 2-3 years of planning experience in the construction sector, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, along with flexible working hours.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in production planning or project scheduling in construction or related industries.
- Experience in planning and project management preferably within the construction sector.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules using appropriate scheduling tools.
- Coordinate with sales and installation teams to align schedules.
- Maintain accurate records of schedules and project progress.
- Oversee ordering and movement of materials for projects.
- Monitor project progress, identify variances and implement corrective actions.
- Manage a small team delivering project tasks.
Skills
- Newly Created Planning Manager Opportunity for a Growing Service Provider
- Drive Project Efficiencies, Reduce Cost, Optimize Customer Service
The employer is a well‑established organisation within the construction and infrastructure sector, based in Stockport. They are known for their robust operations and commitment to delivering high‑quality products.
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules using appropriate scheduling tools.
- Project coordination with sales team, installation team and customers to align schedules with material availability and workforce capacity.
- Maintain accurate records of schedules, progress and team performance. Provide regular updates to management on key metrics, including project timelines, completion status and cost management.
- Oversee the ordering and movement of materials needed for each project, ensuring all items are available and delivered on time.
- Optimise utilisation and minimise downtime.
- Monitor project progress and problem resolution, identify and report variances and implement corrective actions.
- Communicate schedule updates and changes promptly and clearly to stakeholders.
- Analyse resource requirements and identify potential bottlenecks.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy with a view to implement improvements to enhance installation process, team performance and efficiency.
- Manage a small team in delivering the above.
- Leadership and team management - Lead and motivate a team, handle conflict and keep projects on track.
- Experience in planning / project management preferably within the construction sector.
- Proficiency in planning software, principles and techniques.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, address challenges that arise during the installation process quickly and effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross‑functional teams.
- Minimum 2‑3 years of experience in production planning or project scheduling in construction or related industries.
- Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum.
- Flexible Working Hours
- Onsite role in Stockport
- Opportunities to work within a leading company in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
If you are an experienced Planning Manager, living in a commutable distance from Stockport, seeking a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today!
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.