Planning Manager

Description:

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. We are looking for a Planning Manager to join out Building Operating Unit, supporting on major commercial projects in Central London.

As the =Planning Manager you will lead the planning function and team on a major commercial project, responsible for constructing and managing the production and implementation of the fully integrated complex master programme.

What you’ll do:
 

• Manage the overall planning function and process, maintaining a proactive and professional service to the planning, bid and project teams working to the guidelines of the planning and programming strategic plan.
• Construct complex programmes from 1st principles using drawings, models or processes. Produces supporting methodologies. Identifies and tests different methodologies / ways of delivering the work.
• Establishes the short-term planning approach for the project, defining roles and responsibilities.
• Works with estimating team to develop a common Cost Breakdown Structure for a project or framework of projects and establishes and applies this framework within the programme.
• Works with commercial team to develop/address any claims that we need to raise against suppliers or customers. Ensures adequate records are kept throughout the duration of the project. Clearly presents impact of delays / claims programmes.
• Makes strategic planning decisions (resources, logistics, etc) across project. Develops the strategy for the delivery of a framework / group of projects.
   

What you’ll bring to the role:
 

• Demonstratable experience of delivering the planning function on major construction projects – specifically major commercial developments
• Demonstrable experience of different forms of contract including NEC, JCT, MPTC etc
• Excellent working knowledge of Planning Software (Primavera and/or Asta Powerproject)
• HNC/Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a construction related subject or trade qualifications
• Significant construction site experience, complimented by knowledge of the design process. Able to develop construction methodologies and recognises temporary works requirements/constraints. Challenges methodologies/programmes developed by others.