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The role could be based in Hertfordshire or Oxford, the organisation is one of the fastest-growing utility businesses in the UK and this role presents the opportunity to join at the start of an eight-year framework.
The Role
The Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the planning activities within the engineering and construction projects. This role requires a strong focus on critical path analysis, commercial acumen, progress reporting, and the development and management of baseline and construction programmes.
The Planning Manager will lead a small team of planners to ensure projects are delivered
Responsibilities will include:
- The Planning Manager will formulate a detailed critical path analysis to identify key project milestones and potential delays
- Develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure timely project completion
- Understand and manage the commercial aspects of projects, including budget control, cost forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Resource and workforce forecasting and planning
- Collaborate with the commercial team to ensure alignment of planning activities with commercial objectives
- Develop and maintain progress reporting systems to provide accurate and timely updates to stakeholders
- Prepare and present regular progress reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and areas of concern.
- Develop and maintain baseline and construction programmes for projects, ensuring they are realistic, achievable, and aligned with project goals.
- Monitor and update programmes as necessary to reflect changes in project scope, schedule, and resources.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Allocate resources effectively to ensure the team meets project requirements and deadlines.
- Liaise with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination.
- Resolve any planning-related issues that arise during project execution.
- Creation and presentation of management information
Experience Required
- Suitable Planning Managers will be educated to Degree level and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record
- working as a Lead or Senior Planner in a similar role within the engineering sector
- Planners must be able to demonstrate previous experience in an operations role such as Project Manager / Site Agent before working as a Planner
- Strong knowledge of critical path analysis, project scheduling, and programme management
- Excellent commercial acumen and understanding of financial aspects of project management
- Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Asta PowerProject or equivalent.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
- Knowledge of rail, renewables, and private network projects is highly desirable.
