Planning Manager

Planning Manager require to join a contractor working in the Water sector. This role combines project planning responsibilities with the management of the local planning team. This role will primary be responsible for leading, mentoring and inspiring the Planning Team, whilst being the technical expert that enhances the team’s skillset and leads by example in creating high-quality project programmes on a large water framework.

The Planning Manager will take ownership of one or more project plans, ensuring the project team delivers according to schedule while addressing any delays or deviations. You will also support the planning function in implementing industry-leading planning processes and procedures.

Role Responsibilities

Directly supporting Project Managers and Project Teams across the business to deliver high quality programmes that support efficient project delivery.

Creating detailed Primavera P6 programmes that meet the requirements of our projects whilst developing P6 templates that meet our client’s expectations.

Developing and maintaining project plans through reliable project management methodologies with assurance of baseline scheduling.

Line Management of the planning team including workload balancing, mentoring and developing team members.

Providing technical expertise to the team in Primavera P6, MS Project and related project planning activities.

Develop project, programme and framework level reporting to enhance the information and intelligence available for business planning using PowerBI and related software.

Manage the link between the regional planning team and the business’ Head of Planning

About you:

Essential Experience

Extensive Project Planning experience.

Technical capabilities using Primavera P6 and MS Project

Experience in 4d Planning

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor and control project deviations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

Appropriate professional qualifications and certifications

Experience using Power BI and/or similar project reporting software.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Academic qualifications in a construction or infrastructure related subject.

Infrastructure and/or water industry experience.

Personnel line management experience.

Project management and project delivery experience.

Experience in a consultancy or a client facing environment.