Senior Planning Manager

Senior Planning Manager

Bovis | Manchester, ENG, GB

Posted 22 days ago

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Description

Key Responsibilities



  • Develop in conjunction with the Project Team the project planning, programme and delivery strategy for both bids and projects.


  • In conjunction with the project team, develop the preconstruction and construction methodology to enable the most efficient and effective delivery of the project.

  • Develop the project plan, programme and Planning Report in accordance with our planning procedures.

  • Provide experienced based solutions for delivering the project and consideration by the Project Team.

  • Report project progress at regular intervals against the contract and delivery programmes, or other nominated programmes

  • Support the project team in the creation and statusing of medium and short-range programmes.

  • Project Controls - Produce data to support regular status updates and the weekly project dashboard providing updates on progress and key issues.

  • Prepare \ support reports and documents supporting the role of 'the project conscience' to inform the Project Senior Leadership Team and the Business Unit on matters related to programme.

  • Assist in chairing the weekly planning meeting to coordinate project programmes, progress update, delay records and key forthcoming milestones.

  • Review change proposals and advise on time impact.

  • Assess and record time impacts of delays - Event Analysis

  • Record as built production rates and delays to provide benchmarking for future projects.

  • In conjunction with the BIM Coordinator, coordinate the 4D BIM model.

  • Facilitate project team understanding and ownership of the plan and programme.

  • Support the development of Project Team Members in the use of Planning technique and tools.

  • Support and input into initiatives to further enhance our Planning Procedures and Processes


Credentials



  • Have a related Chartership such as CIOB.


  • Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (BSc or MSc in Project Management or Building / Construction Studies or Engineering).


Essential Skills Knowledge Experience & Behaviours


Skills



  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt approach dependent on the situation and audience.


  • Produce reports and diagrams to a high standard to convey proposed sequences and methodologies.


  • Strong use of Excel (use of formulae, pivot tables etc).



Knowledge



  • Expert / comprehensive understanding of construction methodology, building technology, pre-construction processes and procurement methods.


  • Strong understanding of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms.


  • Working knowledge of P6.


  • Strong knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls.


Experience



  • Previous experience in delivering project a major new build complex hospital projects

  • Able to draw upon experience in multiple industry sectors.

  • Experience of working under different forms of construction contracts.

  • Strong understanding and experience in the use of P6


Behaviours



  • Strategic thinking and ability to forecast long-term programme risks.


We will provide:



  • Car allowance

  • Up to 10% employer pension contribution

  • Private medical health benefit (family cover available)

  • Life assurance

  • 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days

  • 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave

  • Health and wellbeing support and initiatives

  • 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services

  • Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym's nation wide

  • Industry leading parental leave


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