Planning Manager - Reading

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About the role

Shape the future of planning with a construction leader that's investing in the people and tools that'll make it happen. We're building big. And redefining what planning is. So no matter how large our £multi-million projects are, we'll never lose sight of your talents. As a Planning Manager, you'll enjoy the scope to explore professional passions and exposure across landmark projects. The potential here is unrivalled. Help us shape what comes next.

As Planning Manager you will o versee the strategic planning and scheduling of AWE construction and MEP services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Aims to optimize project timelines, resource allocation and coordination efforts. Fosters efficiency across the construction portfolio, implementing best practices and guiding the planning team to achieve successful project outcomes.

What you'll be doing

As a Planning Manager with our growing business, you'll:

• Be an expert in identifying planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements alongside identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme.
• Tender: Lead the collaborative development and agreement on a logical sequence and methodology, overseeing the planning team. Ensure the adoption of the most efficient design, procurement, and construction strategy for the successful delivery of the works.
• Lead planning processes, overseeing the development of key deliverables such as programs, planning philosophy, presentations, and reports. Guide planners in formulating Tender Programmes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive effective planning strategies to achieve project success.
• Contract: Offer strategic guidance throughout the contract stage, overseeing the Senior Planner and planning team in producing, managing, and maintaining the Contract Programme. Ensure meticulous alignment with planning procedures and actively contribute to the project's overall success under the leadership of the Planning/Project Lead.
• Displaying and evaluating the project critical path, advising the project team of the results and any appropriate corrective action alongside producing and maintaining project baselines, and execute the change control process as appropriate.
• Resource Management: Expertise in managing labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimizing costs and delays.
• Contract Management: Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, and resolving contract-related issues.
• Data Analysis: Aid the planning team to produce project data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, identify deviations, and make data-driven decisions for project improvement.
• Training and Development: Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced planners and personnel, fostering their professional growth and competence.

Who we're looking for

To join us and lead a planning team, you'll need to:

Skills:

• Experience planning buildings with complex services, such as acute hospitals, science wings laboratories
• Analytical and problem solving
• Excellent understanding and management of data and processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation and Conflict resolution
• Leadership and Mentorship to others

Knowledge:

• Proficient competence in project management tools and software like Excel,
  Primavera P6 or ASTA.
• Extensive understanding of construction project management principles,
  methodologies, and best practices.
• Extensive understanding of MEPH, systems, interfaces, installation, testing
  and commissioning.
• Expert in project scheduling and planning, including the ability to develop
  and manage complex project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Knowledge of Risk Management in project programmes: TRA, QSRA, etc.
• Understanding of financial aspects related to project planning, including
  budgeting, cost estimation, Earned Value Management, and analysis to
  support effective decision-making.

Experience:

• Significant experience in successfully planning and managing a variety of
  construction projects, including large-scale and with complex MEPH
• Substantial experience in leading and managing planning resources for
  construction projects, highlighting a track record of successful project
  delivery.
• Previous experience in managing relationships with clients, subcontractors,
  and other stakeholders, demonstrating excellent communication and
  interpersonal skills.

Why work for us

I f you're inspired by the chance to grow like never before through meaningful work, join us as a Planning Manager. As well as benefits that include a share plan, pension , recognition scheme , employee assistance programme and generous annual and volunteering leave, you'll be safe, seen, heard and respected throughout your career with us. Apply now.

About us

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Our Smart Working policy enables employees to work flexibly where operationally possible and we would be happy to explore this with you.

To find out more about our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, visit our website at https://www.balfourbeatty.com/how-we-work/diversity-and-inclusion/

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Further information about Disability Confident can be found at https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/