Construction Planning Manager

Gatwick
9 months ago
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ROLE: Construction Planning Manager

LOCATION: Gatwick, East Sussex - Hybrid
SALARY: £80,000 - £86,000 DOE + 20% Bonus + benefits

THE COMPANY

This company acts as a vital piece of UK national infrastructure and a major driver for regional and national economies. They offer you the perfect opportunity to diversify your career while prioritising what matters most to you. This is a place where innovation thrives, work-life balance is valued, and skills are nurtured.

THE JOB

The Planning Manager job will play a key role, supporting the Lead Planning Manager. You'll take a key role in leading the planning of projects across all stages of their lifecycle, from concept approval to delivery and closeout. Your mission is to make sure performance targets are not just met but surpassed consistently and on time. Your primary focus will be on developing, implementing, and delivering effective planning and assurance processes across a programme of projects typically valued in excess of £150m.

Your duties will include:

  • Leading planning and scheduling activities across multiple major projects, from concept to completion

  • Developing and maintaining integrated control programmes, managing interfaces and dependencies

  • Conducting programme evaluations, delay analyses, and compensation event assessments

  • Supporting leadership through reporting, performance reviews, and process optimisation

  • Coaching and mentoring junior planners to help grow planning capability within the team

  • Promoting best-in-class health, safety and environmental practices across the programme

    WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Previous experience planning infrastructure projects as a Senior Planner on multi-year programmes within the construction or infrastructure sectors working on projects/programmes typically more than £100 million.

  • Previous experience leading small teams.

  • Extensive experience of Primavera P6 and related commercial acumen

  • Demonstrable experience in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders to explain complex or abstract ideas straightforwardly.

  • Proven leadership and influencing skills, along with the ability to motivate, coach, facilitate, and create learning opportunities for others.

    If you are interested in this opportunity hit “apply” or contact Craig Humphrey at Xenon Recruitment today! Alternatively, if you are seeking some advice/guidance about your next career steps get in touch for a confidential conversation

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