Planning Manager - Warrington

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About the role

Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Planning Manager in Warrington and build new futures.

Role Purpose:

• Oversees the strategic planning and scheduling of a Major Project or multiple construction projects including during the work winning/ECI/FEED stages, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Aims to optimise project timelines, resource allocation and coordination efforts. Fosters efficiency across the MEP construction portfolio, implementing best practices and guiding the planning team to achieve successful project outcomes.

What you'll be doing

As a Planning Manager , you will have the following accountabilities;

• 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 MEP 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 organisational goals. Drive effective planning strategies to achieve project success with a primary focus on the technical MEP requirements.
• Contract: Offer strategic guidance throughout the contract stage, overseeing the 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 functional leadership of the SBU Planning Lead and delivery Project Director.
• 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 minimising 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

Qualities and experience:

• Proficient competence in project management tools and software like Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 or ASTA.
• Extensive understanding of construction project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Expert in project scheduling and planning, including the ability to develop and manage complex project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Expert in 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.
• Significant experience in successfully planning and managing a variety of MEP construction projects, including large-scale and complex.
• Substantial experience in leading and managing planning resources for MEP construction projects, highlighting a track record of successful project delivery.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and 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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com .