About Us
Places for everyone. That’s our mission. To shape cities, create connected communities and deliver workplaces of the future, right around the world. As a globally integrated real estate group, we draw on decades of experience and the latest thinking in development, design, placemaking, construction and investments to deliver iconic and enormously successful places.
What will you do?
We are currently recruiting for a Planning Manager to join our Regions construction business located in Birmingham and working across the Midlands / Central England region. Our projects and bids cover both the private and public sector with values between £25m to £300m+.
Initially this role will be based in our Birmingham office, working on the DEOP projects in preconstruction prior to works commencing on site. For this role, the applicant will need an in-depth knowledge of the NEC form of contract and be able to demonstrate the practical application of the contractual processes and requirements related to programme, time and compensation events.
* Support the project team with all programme and time matters related to the correct execution of the NEC Contract.
* Develop in conjunction with the Project Team the project planning, programme and delivery strategy for both bids and projects.
* In conjunction with the project team, develop the preconstruction and construction methodology to enable the most efficient and effective delivery of the project.
* Develop the project plan, programme and Planning Report in accordance with our planning procedures.
* Provide experienced-based solutions for delivering the project and consideration by the Project Team.
* Report project progress at regular intervals against the contract and delivery programmes, or other nominated programmes.
* Support the project team in the creation and statusing of medium and short-range programmes.
* Project Controls - Produce data to support regular status updates and the weekly project dashboard providing updates on progress and key issues.
* Prepare/support reports and documents supporting the role of ‘the project conscience’ to inform the Project Senior Leadership Team and the Business Unit on matters related to programme.
* Assist in chairing the weekly planning meeting to coordinate project programmes, progress updates, delay records and key forthcoming milestones.
* Review change proposals and advise on time impact.
* Assess and record time impacts of delays – Event Analysis.
* Record as-built production rates and delays to provide benchmarking for future projects.
* In conjunction with the BIM Coordinator, coordinate the 4D BIM model.
* Facilitate project team understanding and ownership of the plan and programme.
* Support the development of Project Team Members in the use of Planning techniques and tools.
* Support and input into initiatives to further enhance our Planning Procedures and Processes.
You will bring
* Practical experience in working with the NEC form of contract.
* Experience of using data tools to analyse programme and other information.
* Comprehensive understanding of construction methodology, building technology, pre-construction processes and procurement methods.
* Strong understanding of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt approach dependent on the situation and audience.
* Produce reports and diagrams to a high standard to convey proposed sequences and methodologies.
* Working knowledge of P6.
* Strong knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls.
What we provide
At Lendlease we are placemakers and value creators and, for us to deliver on these strategic priorities, we recognise that the health and wellbeing of our people comes first. By combining awareness, prevention, and support for financial, mental, physical and lifestyle wellbeing, we provide a structure that empowers everyone at Lendlease to thrive. Want to find out more about our benefits? Click here.
Belong at Lendlease
We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We strive for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we work; and for everyone to feel they belong.
We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.
Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or disabled.
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