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About us
Lendlease are a globally integrated real estate group, we draw on decades of experience and the latest thinking in development, design, place making, construction and investments to deliver iconic and enormously successful places.
Lendlease Consulting is a trusted advisor and delivery partner of choice for some of the countrys leading public institutions, private companies and government departments. We offer delivery and advisory professional services in project management, cost management, planning, construction and digital engineering. Our experience is wide-ranging from built environment, heritage, healthcare, transport, energy, education and retail.
The role
We are currently recruiting for a Planning Manager within our consulting division to work on a major rail infrastructure project in London. In this role, you will manage the planning and monitoring of projects throughout all project stages. You will work with the operations team to develop the most efficient project methodology and execute the timely delivery of a project.You will identify any rectification actions required and influence the parties responsible to complete these actions.
What will you do?
Develop the project plan, programme and planning report in accordance with Lendlease planning procedures
In conjunction with the project team, develop the preconstruction and construction methodology to enable the most efficient and effective delivery of the project
At agreed regular intervals report project progress against the contract and delivery programmes
Support the project team in the creation and statusing of medium and short range programmes
Produce a weekly project dashboard to provide weekly updates on progress and key issues
Act as the project conscience and the project directors right hand man advising on critical issues and strategy as appropriate
Assist in chairing the weekly planning meeting to coordinate project programmes, progress update, delay records and key forthcoming milestones
Review change proposals for time impact
Assess and record time impacts of delays Event Analysis
Record as built production rates and delays to provide benchmarking for future projects
Facilitate project team understanding and ownership of the plan and programme
You will bring
Essential:
Previous experience working network rail, HS2, Crossrail or TFL projects is essential
Good understanding of pre-construction processes and procurement methods
An appreciation of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms
Proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and senior management
Ability to produce reports and diagrams to convey proposed sequences and methodologies
Working knowledge of P6
Knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls
Must have NEC contract experience
Desirable:
Experience of the specific industry sector to which the project relates
Strong Excel (use of formulae, pivot tables etc) and PowerPoint skills
What we provide
- Car allowance
- Flexible and hybrid work options
- Industry leading pension scheme
- Private medical health benefit and dental plan options
- Enhanced parental leave
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
- Wellbeing leave
- Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
- 24/7 confidential Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nation wide
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Belong at Lendlease
We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm.
We are a disability inclusive employer. Click here to see our standard recruitment process. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.
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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.
