Project Planning Manager

2 days ago

Warrington, Warrington, United Kingdom Reed Talent Solutions Full time
About United Utilities

United Utilities is a leading water and waste water company in the North West of England, committed to delivering high-quality services that respect the environment, support the economy, and benefit society.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join our Programme Controls team. As a Planning Manager, you will be responsible for producing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring integration with 3rd Party Interfaces and Design/Procurement Programme. You will oversee the production of Client Project-level and Contractor Work Package-level schedules, support the Planning Manager(s), and ensure schedules are in line with the required Project Structure and level of detail appropriate for the commercial model and lifecycle phase.

Key Responsibilities
  • Produce and maintain project schedules, ensuring integration with 3rd Party Interfaces and Design/Procurement Programme.
  • Oversee the production of Client Project-level and Contractor Work Package-level schedules.
  • Support the Planning Manager(s) and ensure schedules are in line with the required Project Structure and level of detail appropriate for the commercial model and lifecycle phase.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop key principles, constraints, and scenarios, delivering solutions that can be adopted as baseline.
  • Analyse and evaluate programme/project schedule progress and performance, identifying and addressing potential issues and supporting solution implementation.
  • Manage and control the critical path to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Assess the impact of trends and changes, ensuring that any agreed changes to the baseline are implemented promptly.
  • Establish and maintain a robust forecasting process, conducting regular reviews with contributors to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  • Lead the schedule review of contractor claims or disputes.
  • Monitor on-site work progress against key milestones and produce accurate progress reports in line with the monthly reporting cycle.
  • Conduct risk analysis/assessment and apply Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) where necessary.
  • Support the Project Manager, Planning Lead, and Senior Project Controller with all schedule-related issues.
  • Report on schedule metrics for Earned Value Management (EVM) across projects.
Requirements
  • Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
  • Substantial recent experience in Programme Controls, Planning, Scheduling, and Programme Optimisation.
  • Expertise of design and build techniques, methods, and durations, with ability to plan and schedule detailed bottom-up construction programmes.
  • Proficiency in Primavera and similar planning software.
  • Great leadership and people management skills with the ability to create high-performing teams.
  • Proven experience in implementing system and process improvements to boost technical capabilities within a team.
  • Professional qualification such as MAPM, AcostE, RICS, or equivalent in Project Management/Project Controls.
What We Offer

We believe in empowering our employees to achieve their aspirations and dreams, both in their work and in their life. To help you achieve your goals, we offer a variety of voluntary benefits that you can select according to your needs and preferences.

  • Onsite gym and physio lounge with instructor-led gym classes and dedicated physiotherapist, onsite childcare and nursery, free parking and EV charging points, dedicated multi-faith/prayer rooms and free bus service for UU colleagues - Warrington only
  • MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
  • Best Doctors
  • Salary Finance
  • Wealth at Work courses
  • Deals and discounts
  • EVolve Car Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Mental health first aiders
  • ShareBuy
  • MORE Choices flexible benefits
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes
  • You may be entitled to relocation expenses of up to £8,000 for this position. This will depend on the outcome of an eligibility check

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