Planning Manager

As a Bovis Planning Manager you will manage the planning and monitoring of large/complex projects, either as an individual or as part of a project planning team potentially from bid to completion You will work with our Project \ Operations Team to develop the most efficient project methodology and programme and then support the execution of the plan to the timely delivery of bids and projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop in conjunction with the Project Team the project planning, programme and delivery strategy for both bids and projects.

  • In conjunction with the project team, develop the preconstruction and construction methodology to enable the most efficient and effective delivery of the project.

  • Develop the project plan, programme and Planning Report in accordance with our planning procedures.

  • 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 the creation and statusing of medium and short-range programmes.

  • Project Controls - Produce data to support regular status updates and the weekly project dashboard providing updates on progress and key issues.

  • Prepare \ 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 update, 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

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Behaviours

Essential Skills

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt approach dependent on the situation and audience.

  • Produce reports and diagrams to a high standard to convey proposed sequences and methodologies.

  • Strong use of Excel (use of formulae, pivot tables etc).

  • Strong Excel (use of formulae, pivot tables etc) and PowerPoint skills.

  • 4D BIM software knowledge.

Essential Knowledge

  • Expert / comprehensive understanding of construction methodology, building technology, pre-construction processes and procurement methods.

  • Strong understanding of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms.

  • Working knowledge of P6.

  • Strong knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls.

Essential Experience

  • Able to draw upon experience in multiple industry sectors.

  • Experience of working under different forms of construction contract.

  • Strong understanding and experience in the use of P6.

Essential Behaviours

  • Ability to challenge programme assumptions constructively.

We will provide:

  • Car allowance
  • Up to 10% employer pension contribution
  • Private medical health benefit
  • Life assurance
  • 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
  • 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
  • Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
  • 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
  • Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
  • Industry leading parental leave
  • Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply, and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK () or Vetting explained - GOV.UK ()

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