Construction Planning Lead

4 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Cobalt Recruitment. Full time

Cobalt Recruitment is currently looking for a Construction Planning Lead to join their team as a Planning Manager. This challenging role will involve overseeing the strategic planning and scheduling of AWE construction and MEP services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving collaboration with stakeholders to produce key deliverables, leading the development of logical methodologies and efficient strategies for design, procurement, and construction.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Tender Stage:
    • Analyze key factors affecting the programme and identify planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements.
    • Develop and implement efficient strategies for design, procurement, and construction.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to produce key deliverables such as tender programmes, planning philosophies, presentations, and reports.
  • Contract Stage:
    • Guide planning teams during the contract phase to create, manage, and maintain comprehensive contract programmes.
    • Manage critical path analyses, corrective actions, and baseline programmes alongside change control processes.
  • Resource and Data Management:
    • Manage the allocation and utilization of resources, including labour, equipment, and materials.
    • Develop project data and KPIs to track progress and optimize outcomes.
  • Leadership and Development:
    • Foster professional growth among less experienced planners.
    • Promote best practices and enhance team capabilities to meet evolving project demands.

£85,000 per annum (plus benefits) for this exciting opportunity.



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