Project Planning Expert for Construction Management

4 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Lendlease Full time

About Lendlease

Lendlease is a leading integrated real estate group with decades of experience and expertise in development, design, placemaking, construction, and investments. We deliver iconic and successful places that create value for our clients and communities.

With over 100 years of UK roots, our Construction business brings deep knowledge and capability to all we do. We are a trusted construction partner to respected private and public sector organisations in the UK.

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment, and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer and committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling, and empowering our people.

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Planning Manager to join our Regions construction business located in Manchester and working across the North West. This role will be based on the project at Our Town Hall, Manchester and will focus on reviewing, integrating, analysing, and recommending Works Package Contractor extension of time claims in conjunction with the Lendlease Project Management and Commercial Management.

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of construction claims, methodology, building technology, pre-construction processes, and procurement methods. They will also possess strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills to adapt their approach dependent on the situation and audience.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Systematically review submitted claims and programmes to advise on their validity and compliance with recognised methods of extension of time claim submission.
  • Develop the project planning, programme, and delivery strategy for both bids and projects in collaboration with the Project Team.
  • In conjunction with the project team, develop the preconstruction and construction methodology to enable efficient and effective delivery of the project.
  • 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 creating and statusing medium and short-range programmes.
  • Produce data to support regular status updates and the weekly project dashboard providing updates on progress and key issues.
  • Prepare and 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 updates, 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.

Requirements

  • Comprehensive understanding of construction claims, methodology, building technology, pre-construction processes, and procurement methods.
  • Strong understanding of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt approach dependent on the situation and audience.
  • Ability to produce reports and diagrams to a high standard to convey proposed sequences and methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of P6 (Desirable).
  • Strong knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls.
  • Strong use of Excel (use of formulae, pivot tables etc).
  • Previous experience in delivering projects.

What We Offer

  • Estimated salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Car allowance.
  • Industry-leading pension scheme.

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