Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Manager to manage the Southern region projects for VolkerStevin.
As Planning Manager, you will be reporting to the Head of Planning and Sector/Regional Director, responsible for managing a team of Senior Planners and Planners, implementing the requirements of the regional projects planning/programme in accordance with the VolkerStevin Planning Standards, ensuring compliance with the business management systems. The role will also require delivery of project/tender programmes in line with Senior Planner responsibilities.
An essential part of the role is to establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with the project team, customer, supply chain and the wider planning community, becoming an integrated member of the project team.
About you
* A Degree or HND in a relevant subject is desirable, as is Professional membership of one or more of the following: RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE.
* The overall planning strategy and the timing/sequence of the contract programme activities.
* Maintaining the planning deliverables in the timeframe agreed with the Project Team, including monthly contract programme updates, monthly programme reporting and submission documentation.
* The issue and communication of the Contract Programme to the Project Lead for onward issue to Client and Project Team.
* Ensuring that all other planning and programming necessary for the execution of the contract is properly undertaken.
* Lead the collaborative planning sessions with the project team.
* Set up appropriate programme metrics to assist the delivery team to deliver the project timely, safely, to the correct quality and demonstrate improved productivity.
* Drive change control and recovery through the administration of the contract requirements.
* Update information for design and procurement schedules.
* Actively manage production of as-built data to update progress and productivity metrics to include in progress updates.
* Analyse productivity trends and use to influence the forward planning of the project.
* Implement the time risk strategy throughout delivery in accordance with the agreed planning strategy.
* Expedite the production of change programmes and drive resolution with the project team.
* Complete planners reports and monthly dashboard requirements on time and action the output.
In addition to the above, the Planning Manager will be accountable to the Head of Planning and Sector Director for:
* Managing Planning resource matching Planner/team to scope and complexity of project and monitors and reviews as appropriate.
* Developing individuals and teams enhancing their performance.
* Effectively managing the performance of individuals/team to provide a quality service satisfying the VolkerStevin Planning Standards.
* Develop and implement systems/initiatives to suit organisational requirements – continual improvement.
* Enhancing the trust and support of colleagues and managers.
* Providing appropriate reports and remedial measures to senior management team.
* Delivering training to planning team and wider VolkerStevin job families.
* In general, the Planning Manager will:
* Be a proficient user of the VolkerStevin suite of planning software and provide guidance to others.
* Actively develop their knowledge and experience of planning techniques, tools and competencies.
* Continually develop construction techniques knowledge and experience.
* Have expert knowledge of various forms of contract, specifications, methods of measurements, ECI experience, procedures and have the ability to direct focus of teams to required output.
* Manage file and data storage within workspace/Asite and ensure team conform with quality standards.
* Be an active member of the VolkerStevin and VolkerWessels Planning Community.
* Live the VolkerStevin Way behaviours.
* Make safety the core of all planning activities.
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* Competitive salary
* Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
* Private medical care
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
* Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills-based training
* Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
* Employee Assistance programme
* Mental health, physical health, and financial support
* 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk.
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk.
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
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