Planning Manager - Infrastructure

At nmcn we're always adapting, evolving and innovating. Our vision and values are extremely important to us, along with the continued growth and opportunity for our people. We place people at the heart of what we do, and work in partnership with our clients and customers to deliver major built environment and critical national infrastructure projects across the UK. Our specialist engineering and construction teams bring multi-sector innovation and technical skill - from building and highways, to large-scale water networks and treatment plants.
Joining nmcn will open a door full of opportunities, where our people are nurtured for success and empowered to build their own adventure. We believe in your development, potentiality and growth. We aspire to be industry leading with renewed focus on having a positive impact on everything we touch.
We are looking to recruit a Planning Manager based out of our Head Office, Huthwaite location. Working within nmcn's Infrastructure Business Unit, and as a Senior member of the Infrastructure team, our Planning Manager plays an integral part in business growth and operational excellence. Reporting to the Pre-construction Director, core responsibilities include line management of the planning team, contribution and review of programme tender submissions, and planning resource management across all Infrastructure projects.
What you'll be doing day to day

Thoroughly reviewing tender and Cl31 programmes, ensuring submission to the client in line with all contractual requirements
Reviewing activity sequencing/phasing, durations, resources and safety requirements with the operational teams, including our supply chain partners, to ensure buildable Cl 62 and Cl32 programmes are developed, understood by the team, and submitted to the client in line with contractual timescales
Tracking of and assistance with resolution for client acceptance of submitted programme
Integrating preconstruction and design deliverables into the project programmes, in coordination with the design manager, to ensure that the design activities are visible and aligned to support construction activities
Promoting and contributing towards Collaborative Planning sessions to help the operational teams develop detailed 8-week look-ahead programmes which meet all milestone requirements, including Key Dates, of the latest agreed programme
Reviewing contractual changes with the commercial team, including critical path analysis, to understand and capture all delay entitlement
Attending project meetings when required to provide information on programme management and resource planning
Programme analysis and summating into executive reports with recommendations for key actions and improvements, where needed
Programme management across all Infrastructure projects, including contribution towards business-wide resource planning and cost forecasting
Contributing to risk mitigation in regards to programme and resource planning
Providing support, as required, to the planning team in the execution of their duties across tender and construction activities
Undertaking performance reviews on a 6-monthly basis, in line with Group guidance
Reviewing and supporting training requirements to keep up to date on relevant contractual and planning best practice, including across resourcing and earned value management
Leading interviews for new planning staff, when required
Application of disciplinary processes, with assistance from HR, when necessary The experience we're looking for in a candidate

Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture
Minimum of 10 years professional experience in the construction industry, ideally with a background in programme management on highways and public realm schemes
Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence
Must have a minimum of 10 years professional experience in the construction industry, ideally with a background in programme management on highways and public realm schemes

Previous experience managing a team of planners with varied strengths and capabilities

Must be skilled in the use of primary planning software, including Primavera, Powerproject and MS project

Experience inputting into tender submissions, inclusive of technical writing for quality submissions
What we can offer you

Competitive Salary
Company car / Car Allowance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Holiday trading scheme
Perks at work scheme (discount from high street retailers)
Free eye test vouchers
Employee share scheme
3x life assurance
Free Parking
Flexible Working
5% enhanced pension contribution