Competitive salary, with Travel Allowance + Flexible Benefits
We have a fantastic vacancy for an MEP experienced Planning Manager to join our team based out of Bridgewater to work on a major project that is exciting and important for the UK.
The main purpose of the role is to plan and manage the planning for this complex project, producing workable, realistic, and efficient programmes of work which meet the contract conditions and both internal and client requirements.
Plans will be implemented with the best-practice approach utilising Critical Path Analysis, Resource Planning, Cost Management, and Progress/Productivity Monitoring and Control.
Key deliverables in this role are:
* Work as part of the regional Senior Leadership Team; lead and manage an effective planning function, supporting projects and operations to deliver the long-term business objectives.
* Lead and develop the planning team to provide effective planning support to the business which achieves business and project objectives.
* Ensure internal integrated planning meetings are arranged with relevant project stakeholders to agree the team input into the project plan and work closely with said team and our external customer.
* Take responsibility for all allocated projects, ensuring that progress and productivity is effectively monitored against the project plan, producing and circulating clear reports to the appropriate stakeholders in a concise and timely manner (e.g., Resource Histograms, 'S' Curves, Earned Value Analysis).
* Lead planning functions to contribute to the bid activity and work, in conjunction with the work winning team, in line with the Focus Win processes.
* Ensure that planning resources are allocated to work closely with relevant project stakeholders in order to agree contract baseline programmes.
* Analyse current and future workloads in relation to the planning process and assess the capability to fulfil contractual requirements, balancing the correct level of planning resource.
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Considerable experience in a planning role on medium to large MEP / Industrial Building Services projects is essential.
* Experience of NEC 3 contracts (desirable).
* A relevant industry or professional qualification.
Benefits include:
* Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
* Free 24/7 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
* Discounts.
* Travel allowance.
Next Steps:
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us:
We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible, and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.
Progression is something we value, and we will ensure that when you join us, you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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