We have a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional Planning Manager to join our prestigious client, a leading tier 1 construction company.
As Planning Manager you will join the Major Projects Team across 3 MOJ projects in the Manchester and Cambridge areas.
The focus of this role is to lead the planning team to provide functional leadership and management of planning resources from pre-qualification to completion for the region.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Principal Planning Manager you will:
* Ensure an effective and professional planning and programming service is available for pre-contract and project teams
* Agree level of planning service with senior management, check, and address quality issues.
* Work with functional heads of other disciplines and other Business Units’ planning departments to agree “best practice” and share knowledge
* Prepare and issue protocols and guidelines to ensure consistency of planning approach across the Business Unit
* Manage production of and carry out peer reviews and programme audits Produce summary business reports, based on audits and Monthly Operational Reports, and suggest corrective action to manage risks and provide mitigation for delays on audit findings
* Investigate and encourage innovation in construction and planning techniques
To be successful candidates must have proven experience of leading a team of construction planners of all levels, have experience of large scale construction projects and NEC contracts.
Candidates can be located anywhere in the UK, but must be willing to travel to sites in the North West and Northern home counties on a regular basis with working from home available on days not required at site. Therefore you will need to have a Full UK Driving Licence.
Due to the nature of the role, you will also be required to undergo security screening (BPSS) at offer stage.
Salary and Benefits:
* Highly competitive salary
* Car allowance or Company Car
* Profit Share Bonus Scheme
* 26 days holidays, plus bank holidays
* Pension 8% employer contribution
* Private Medical Insurance
* Training and Development opportunities
* Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.