Planning Manager

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Redholt Full time

Role: Planning ManagerLocation:Reading, UKReporting to:Head of Planning

18th March, 2024

Role: Planning Manager
Location:  Reading, UK
Reporting to:  Head of Planning

 
My client is a global Business Consulting and Services organisation who who prides themselves on the brilliant solutions they create with their clients, the open and inclusive culture they create for their people, and the positive difference they make in our communities.

 
They are looking for a Planning Manager to join the team, ideally from a construction background, with the ability to pivot along, with some very reactive and short-term objectives and goals and also major projects.

 
They are looking for a strong leader, who is an effecive communicator, who can confidently drive key conversations internally and externally.

 
About the Opportunity

 
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planning Manager with expertise in Primavera to join our dynamic team, responsible for implementing, monitoring and controlling project schedules across our diverse portfolio. 

Working closely with the Head of Planning and PMO Director, the successful candidate will drive a transformative agreed process for integrated planning at all levels, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.

The role will play a vital part in enabling that all deliverables and tasks within the portfolio of work remain within their approved time and cost envelope, ensuring that the programme remains aligned to the clients’ strategy and affordability.

Here’s What You’ll Need

  • Own the Project schedules for the NNEP framework, supporting Projects Managers in delivering the scope of complex scheme to time, cost, quality and compliance.
  • Maintaining performance and contractual baselines, producing critical path analysis on fully resourced and cost loaded project plans, monitoring changes and reporting on early warnings and variations.
  • Ensure all planning responsibilities and outputs are undertaken by SQEP individuals, providing quality and assurance checks to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with contractual requirements
  • Lead planning and scheduling meetings to review progress, identify potential issues and implement corrective actions where needed
  • Produce milestone reports to present progress across core deliverables to senior leaders
  • Conduct regular audit checks of project schedules to ensure strong governance and successful management of business deliverables, risks, benefits and opportunities
  • Manage and coach a team of subject matter experts appropriately to ensure successful delivery of planning activities
18th March, 2024

Role: Planning Manager
Location:  Reading, UK
Reporting to:  Head of Planning

 
My client is a global Business Consulting and Services organisation who who prides themselves on the brilliant solutions they create with their clients, the open and inclusive culture they create for their people, and the positive difference they make in our communities.

 
They are looking for a Planning Manager to join the team, ideally from a construction background, with the ability to pivot along, with some very reactive and short-term objectives and goals and also major projects.

 
They are looking for a strong leader, who is an effecive communicator, who can confidently drive key conversations internally and externally.

 
About the Opportunity

 
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planning Manager with expertise in Primavera to join our dynamic team, responsible for implementing, monitoring and controlling project schedules across our diverse portfolio. 

Working closely with the Head of Planning and PMO Director, the successful candidate will drive a transformative agreed process for integrated planning at all levels, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.

The role will play a vital part in enabling that all deliverables and tasks within the portfolio of work remain within their approved time and cost envelope, ensuring that the programme remains aligned to the clients’ strategy and affordability.

Here’s What You’ll Need

  • Own the Project schedules for the NNEP framework, supporting Projects Managers in delivering the scope of complex scheme to time, cost, quality and compliance.
  • Maintaining performance and contractual baselines, producing critical path analysis on fully resourced and cost loaded project plans, monitoring changes and reporting on early warnings and variations.
  • Ensure all planning responsibilities and outputs are undertaken by SQEP individuals, providing quality and assurance checks to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with contractual requirements
  • Lead planning and scheduling meetings to review progress, identify potential issues and implement corrective actions where needed
  • Produce milestone reports to present progress across core deliverables to senior leaders
  • Conduct regular audit checks of project schedules to ensure strong governance and successful management of business deliverables, risks, benefits and opportunities
  • Manage and coach a team of subject matter experts appropriately to ensure successful delivery of planning activities
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Strong leadership skills, experienced in leading teams and advising senior colleagues to enable delivery of our business goals
  • Established expert and advanced project planning professional with a track record of delivering projects to time and cost quality standards across all stages of a project lifecycle
  • Proven track record of implementing effective schedule management and change control processes
  • Good understanding of NEC contracts, with the ability to understand multiple contractual arrangements and supporting programme methodologies
  • Demonstrable skills to exert influence, with the ability to challenge and drive momentum across all levels
  • Strong knowledge of best practice policies, processes and procedures required to execute a strong, effective management framework
  • Experienced user of Primavera and Microsoft Office applications
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with well-developed presentation style and experience of senior level presentations
Apply For Job #J-18808-Ljbffr
  • Planning Manager

    3 weeks ago


    United Kingdom EmPro Consultants Ltd Full time

    Planning Manager £48,474 to £55,309 Castlepoint (hybrid) Empro Talent are delighted to be working for a local borough council which employees nearly 350 staff, delivering over 150 council services. The council are currently going through an exciting period of change and growth in areas success as planning, regeneration and housing. Due to an internal...

  • Planning Manager

    2 days ago


    United Kingdom D R Newitt Recruitment Full time

    Planning Manager - Utility Scale Solar & BESS - International Developer D R Newitt are partnered with a developer owner operator who focus on utility scale Solar & BESS projects. They have a pipeline over 2GW in the UK alone and are looking to add to their very talented team. In your new role you will be responsible for: Manage ongoing planning...

  • Planning Manager

    1 week ago


    United Kingdom The King co Full time

    Escape Recruitment is working with a manufacturing organisation that is a world and market-leading technology business that offers state-of-the-art solutions to meet their customer's needs and has an opportunity for a Planning Manager. The Planning Manager will be responsible for the delivery of the production plan to support the three production areas...

  • Planning Manager

    4 weeks ago


    United Kingdom tdm recruitment Full time

    I am working with a privately owned house builder in Oxfordshire that is looking to strengthen its team with a senior team with an experienced planning manager You would work closely with the rest of the team and report directly in the managing director whilst working alongside the head of land. At the moment the business is buying a lot of land and also...

  • Planning Manager

    4 weeks ago


    United Kingdom tdm recruitment Full time

    I am working with a privately owned house builder in Oxfordshire that is looking to strengthen its team with a senior team with an experienced planning manager You would work closely with the rest of the team and report directly in the managing director whilst working alongside the head of land. At the moment the business is buying a lot of land and also...

  • Admin Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    United Kingdom Connected Transport Planning Ltd Full time

    ADMIN Assistant / Office Manager (Full Time) - AA1 We are a Small to Medium Enterprise Business (SME) started in2022 providing Transport Planning and Civil Engineering consultancy services.We work with a range of specialists including landscape architects, engineers,web-designers and project managers to support the planning application processof...

  • Manager planning

    2 weeks ago


    United Kingdom Matchtech Mobility Full time

    Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. We are currently seeking a Sea Trials Manager to join our client's team in the shipbuilding industry. As a Sea Trials Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful completion of sea trials for ship defence ships. ...


  • United Kingdom Enfinium Community Fund Full time

    As Estates and Planning Manager you will be responsible for managing the company's existing estate and land asset portfolio. Taking ownership of the management of the existing lease agreements, licenses, easements and wayleaves, and any future estate/land agreements. Alongside the development of planning applications in connection with the company's...

  • Planning Manager

    4 weeks ago


    United Kingdom Carrington West Full time

    Town Planning Manager London, UK Private Planning and Architectural Consultancy Are you a dynamic and experienced Planning Manager with a passion for shaping the urban landscape? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise in planning and architecture can make a significant impact? If so, we invite you to join a leading private...


  • United Kingdom Enfinium Community Fund Full time

    About The Role What is the role? As Estates and Planning Manager you will be responsible for managing the company's existing estate and land asset portfolio. Taking ownership of the management of the existing lease agreements, licenses, easements and wayleaves, and any future estate/land agreements. Alongside the development of planning applications in...


  • United Kingdom ARM Full time

    Demand Planning Manager Chichester Permanent ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients in Chichester with the Recruitment of a Demand Planning Manager on a permanent basis. The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring all elements of the Supply of finished products to the companies' customers is achieved in an accurate...


  • United Kingdom WR Engineering Recruiters Full time

    Interim Demand Planning Manager Are you a highly skilled Demand Planning Manager? My client is a leading player in the fresh food sector, committed to growing and delivering high-quality products to their customers. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, they are dedicated to meeting the demands of today's consumers while ensuring responsible...


  • United Kingdom The Media Exchange Full time

    Senior Account Manager, Planning Location: London, England, United Kingdom About The Role: An opportunity has arisen for a talented individual to join the planning and strategy team at a leading media agency, operating across its expanding portfolio of clients. The team is dedicated to charting and leading the strategic trajectory and advancement of...

  • Engagement Manager

    3 weeks ago


    United Kingdom Financial Planning Firm Full time

    Our client a leading Investment House are looking for an experienced RDR level 4 qualified Financial Adviser who is used to dealing with HNW and UHNW individuals for a Private Client Director role. The primary responsibilities of the Private Client Director are calling high-net-worth leads the firm provides, qualifying and scheduling face-to-face...

  • Manager planning

    3 weeks ago


    United Kingdom Harland & Wolff Group Full time

    Reporting directly to the Senior Company Representative, the Sea Trials Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless execution of sea trials. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the qualification and availability of all personnel attending trials, including OEMs, contractors' crews, and pilots. Facilitate readiness...

  • Planning Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    United Kingdom Sapphire Recruitment Limited Full time

    As a Planning Manager, your primary responsibility will be the planning and scheduling of materials essential for our sales orders. This role involves coordinating and expediting the material flow according to production schedules, collaborating with various departments to enhance planning processes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Collaborating with...


  • United Kingdom WR Engineering Recruiters Full time

    Interim Demand Planning Manager Are you a highly skilled Demand Planning Manager? Are you looking for a new opportunity? My client is a leading player in the fresh food sector, committed to growing and delivering high-quality products to their customers. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, they are dedicated to meeting the demands of today's...


  • United Kingdom WR Engineering Recruiters Full time

    Interim Demand Planning Manager Are you a highly skilled Demand Planning Manager? Are you looking for a new opportunity? My client is a leading player in the fresh food sector, committed to growing and delivering high-quality products to their customers. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, they are dedicated to meeting the demands of today's...


  • United Kingdom Planning Recruitment Limited Full time

    Calling all Project Leads! They are seeking a talented individual with a proven track record in UK project delivery. Extensive experience in large commercial projects is essential. Previous experience in a Project Architect role is a must. Proficiency in planning, managing, and monitoring design team deliverables. Strong understanding and...


  • United Kingdom Planning Recruitment Limited Full time

    Calling all Project Leads! They are seeking a talented individual with a proven track record in UK project delivery. Extensive experience in large commercial projects is essential. Previous experience in a Project Architect role is a must. Proficiency in planning, managing, and monitoring design team deliverables. Strong understanding and...