Senior Planning Manager

Senior Planning Manager

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

Title: Senior Planning Manager

Discipline: Project Controls & Scheduling

Industry: Construction / Built Environment

Project: Confidential Major Project subject to signed NDA

Location: London-based with regular travel to Midlands site

Role Overview

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has been appointed as a delivery partner for a major UK development programme, currently operating under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The programme includes infrastructure, vertical development and complex design and construction interfaces.

RLB's approach is to be an extension of the Client's team with collaboration at the heart of it. We are seeking a Senior Planning Manager to support the successful delivery of this project.

Role Responsibilities

• Planning, scheduling, and coordination of construction projects from inception to completion
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of master programme schedule
• Support interface with the Client's planning department to coordinate interfacing work packages, including advising on construction activities, timelines and expected sequencing
• Work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including project managers, constructability managers, contractors, engineers, architects, and clients, to create and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and implement strategies to overcome potential obstacles
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to support development of detailed project plans, outlining project activities, timelines, and critical milestones
• Support coordination with resource managers to review/allocate labour, equipment, and materials according to project requirements and schedules to carry out assigned obligations efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• Identify potential risks and bottlenecks in project schedules and develop contingency plans to minimize their impact on project timelines
• Generate regular progress reports, presenting project status, key metrics, and forecasting potential challenges to senior management and stakeholders
• Collaborate with contractors, architects, engineers, and project managers to integrate their inputs into the project planning process

Candidate Profile Qualifications

• Construction related degree or a similar construction related qualification

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in delivering projects as either a consultant or client-side Project Planner
• Experience across infrastructure, vertical development and complex design and construction interfaces
• Demonstrable experience working on large programmes with multiple work package interfaces
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (Asta PowerProjects and/or Primavera P6)
• In-depth knowledge of construction project management principles, techniques, and best practices
• Experience scheduling projects from conception through to completion (RIBA stage 1-5)

Behaviours

• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors
• Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn
• Expertise in project management with a keen attention to detail
• Strong communication skills is essential, coupled with a need to interface with multiple stakeholders requiring outputs in varied formats
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results

RLB Employee Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work life balance, as well as competitive maternity and paternity packages
• Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, as well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in house mentoring schemes
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including professional membership subscriptions
• Exceptional Exposure - You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, be valued for their contribution, and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.