Senior Planning Manager

Roles & responsibilities:

• The Senior Planning Manager leads and manages the planning and monitoring of large/complex projects throughout all stages, often providing experienced-based solutions for project delivery.
• A key function is to act as 'the project conscience,' preparing reports and documents to inform the Senior Leadership Team and Business Unit on programme matters and critical issues.
• They provide input into enhancing planning systems and processes and typically support or oversee junior planning staff.
• This level often coordinates the 4D BIM model with the BIM Coordinator and assists in chairing weekly planning meetings.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and other planning tools
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare accurate reports and forecasts for senior management and stakeholders. Facilitate planning workshops and maintain strong communication with Bovis managers, works contractors, consultants and client stakeholders.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Behaviours

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).

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.

Experience:

• Previous experience in delivering projects with values of £30m plus.
• Able to draw upon experience in multiple industry sectors.
• Experience of working under different forms of construction contracts.
• Strong understanding and experience in the use of P6

Behaviours:

• Strategic thinking and ability to forecast long-term programme risks.

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 (www.gov.uk) or Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)