Planning Manager

Job Title:
Planning Manager

Location
: Glasgow

Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:
TBC

Salary:
Competitive

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation's critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.

Role Details:

Lead team of planners for the portfolio, SME for P6. Ensure all planning documents (Process / procedures) are up to date and fit for purpose. Govern level 2 schedule, Lead on integrated plan with the customer, ensuring monthly drumbeat and necessary inputs and received with required progress / forecast updates. Meet reporting requirements through monthly drumbeat and into monthly reviews. Continue to develop Project specific schedules. Ensure clear Baseline and work baseline control process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Leadership and management of the Planning team
• Lead on development of key planning processes and procedures, ensure they are maintained throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Lead on planning support to QSRA requirements.
• Lead on schedule baseline change process.
• Primavera (P6) SME for the project
• Govern project schedule, and report against through agreed monthly drumbeat. Support development of integrated plan for site
• Manage interface with all contractors to ensure monthly drumbeat requirements are met.
• Proactively forecast, trend and analyse using all data available within the networks
• Develop Project specific schedules that clearly identify the project processes and linking of activities as required for multi-functional project team interfaces
• Maintain communication with all key stakeholders, other project controls personnel (Cost controllers, Document controller & estimators) to help ensure excellence in delivery of project control function
• Support the programme with the implementation of EVM, Cost and Resource loaded schedules
• Provide project manager with complete and accurate planning schedule(s), capable of providing on a routine basis (as agreed), critical path and EVA data by individual project.
• Identify Schedule variances as early as possible, report issues to the Project Manager and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide the project with a complete and accurate Project Planning service.
• Review all appropriate engineering, procurement, manufacturing and site construction project schedules and advise the Project Manager of variances to baseline.
• Facilitate Interactive Planning (IAP) Sessions with project team and client project, ensuring risks are mitigated and opportunities escalated.

Role Requirements:

• Line management experience preferred
• Exceptional Primavera (P6) knowledge (SME)
• Experience of major projects containing integrated schedules
• Experience, across all stages of the project life cycle
• Substantial experience of planning services in medium to large sized projects within the construction industry
• Experience in managing schedules on NEC Projects
• Good experience in the use of planning techniques and the relevant planning toolset
• Good understanding of the various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications
• Good understanding of the various methods of planning, programme, and progress monitoring
• Good understanding of risk and opportunity management with reference to planning & programming
• Good understanding of the events that initiate, and of the methods used to demonstrate, delay, or change entitlement
• Good understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment, and labour requirements
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular; Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills, including writing reports & presenting.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.