Planning Manager

The Planning Manager supports the business by ensuring effective systems and controls are in place through providing specialist planning, cost management, reporting, change and risk management services.,

• Work with the Project Teams to convert bid Programmes to Delivery Programmes.


• Update (or responsible of the updates) of every live project each month with the Project team with Progress against baseline, assisting the team and ensuring that all work is accurately captured within the programme.


• Work with the Project teams to develop realistic action plans to recover any slippage.


• Represent the Project or Programme at presentations and meetings as and when required.


• Have an appreciation of Project Management and construction processes.


• Develop pre-construction programmes linked to the construction programme and taking into account design and procurement.


• Produce Logistics and Sequencing diagrams/plans.


• Produce Programme Commentary and Outline Method Statements.


• Understand and be able to produce Preliminaries Assessment.


• Provide ongoing Project Support.


• Challenge solutions to determine optimum programme durations.


• Presentation of programme information to directors at bid settlement.


• Produce (or supervise production) 4D programme.


• Ensure Implementation the Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies and Targets within the programmes.


• Comply, as appropriate, with the processes contained within the GT BMS, specially all the procedure related to Planning and Project Controls.


• Ensure 4Projects is used as document management system.


• This is not an exhaustive list of duties.


Person Specification - to effectively undertake this role you will need the following, With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.


• A working knowledge of construction planning through job experience or training


• Very Good contractual awareness


• Commercially astute.


• Understanding of temporary works.


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Good attention to detail


• Good verbal and written communication.


• Able to work as part of a project team.


• Good leadership skills


• Confidently able to communicate programmes with both internal and external stakeholders.


• Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures


• Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the Galliford Try values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration


• Good organisational and negotiation skills


• Responsible for completing PDRs for all direct reports


• Ability to prioritise activities in a challenging environment.


• Able to develop ideas and present them concisely


• Strong persuasive communication skills in writing, oral and presentations.


• Ability to relocate if required


Technical / Professional Qualifications Required

• Previous relevant business experience or transferable skills gained in other areas


• Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages.


• Equivalent of Level 3 NVQ or Certificate Level qualification, Degree preferable.


• Familiar with computer-based planning software: Primavera P6 mandatory, ideally MSP and Asta Powerproject


• Willingness to undertake relevant professional qualifications


• Ideally experience of projects across a wide range of civil engineering sectors.


• Ideally knowledge of different forms of construction methodologies.


• Ideally construction experience working with a main Contractor.


• CSCS card.
  
  Named Contractor of the Year by the Water Industry Awards, Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.


Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays


• A wide range of corporate discounts


• Cycle to Work schemes


• Comprehensive pension plan


• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme


• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it


• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role