Job Title:
Planning Manager
Location:
Redhill/Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£75K - £90K + Welcome Bonus + Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Benefits
About the Role:
This opportunity as a Programme Planning Manager (Sustainability) at a prominent London airport is ideal for professionals passionate about combining strategic leadership with impactful sustainability initiatives. Your role will be pivotal in delivering infrastructure projects with a focus on advancing green technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Planning and Execution:
o Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment across all project phases from concept to completion.
o Oversee control programmes, contract evaluations, compensation events, delay analysis, and drive schedule optimisation with supply chain collaboration.
* Team Leadership:
o Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary planning team, fostering talent development and upholding performance excellence.
o Contribute to creating and refining planning standards and coaching team members to reach their potential.
* Programme Assurance:
o Assist in trend analysis, risk management, and change processes to boost efficiency and programme outcomes.
o Ensure rigorous adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards, striving for excellence in these areas.
* Stakeholder Engagement:
o Communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse stakeholders, bridging technical aspects with strategic objectives.
Desired Skills and Experience:
* Proven track record as a Senior Planner in large-scale (£50M+) infrastructure projects within construction or related sectors.
* Extensive experience with Primavera P6 and a strong understanding of commercial and contractual elements.
* Leadership experience, including team management and coaching capabilities.
* Expertise in working on projects within live environments.
* Excellent problem-solving and innovative thinking skills, with a flexible and adaptable approach to challenges.
* Strong ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and deliver results aligned with strategic goals.
Why This Role?
This is more than a planning role—it's an opportunity to lead transformative projects that align with sustainability and innovation. You'll be instrumental in shaping green infrastructure, while growing and mentoring a team of professionals in a dynamic, high-profile environment.