Planning Manager

Exciting times are ahead as we gear up for a major construction program in Port Talbot, South Wales . Over the next 3 to 4 years, we’ll be undertaking heavy construction and civil engineering works across various industrial fronts, starting with enabling works in Q3 2025.

If you’re an experienced Works Supervisor with a background in large multi-million-pound projects, we have an incredible opportunity for you! Join our team to work on a complex and technically challenging project valued at over £200 million , all under the NEC form of contract.

At Sir Robert McAlpine, you’ll find iconic landmarks that showcase our legacy, including:

• The Eden Project in Cornwall
• The Wales Millennium Centre
• Birmingham's Bull Ring
• London's Emirates Stadium

By joining us now, you can contribute to the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy. As a family-owned business, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve more in your career while proudly building Britain’s future heritage.

We are on the lookout for a highly skilled Planning Manager to lead our planning and project controls function for this landmark project worth over £1 billion . Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that we respect and utilize our time wisely, aligning project delivery with our business objectives.

• Lead the planning function across primary project areas.
• Identify planning strategies, methods, and logistics for the project lifecycle.
• Create detailed programs with robust breakdown structures and engaging visuals.
• Define work intentions with precision and clarity.
• Develop phasing diagrams, logistics plans, and resource schedules.
• Establish certainty in progress tracking to inform future actions.
• Enhance predictability with robust project controls and early warnings.
• Utilize data to support decision-making and minimize project risks.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, project teams, and supply chain partners.
• Consider commercial and contractual implications in planning and monitoring.
• Foster collaboration across project teams.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience managing planning on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of the NEC form of contract.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid grasp of construction methods and planning from first principles.
• Proficient in Powerproject planning software.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in the industrial sector is highly advantageous.
• Ability to lead and mentor planning team members.
• Familiarity with 4D planning and digital planning technologies.
• Experience with Construction Management (CM) projects.

Additional Attributes:

• A passion for innovation and driving planning initiatives.
• Proven experience in pre-contract planning.

We’re committed to investing in you and your future! Our competitive rewards packages include flexible benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle and priorities, along with performance-related progression opportunities.

We’d love for you to be part of our journey in proudly building Britain’s future heritage. Apply online now!

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we strive to be a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply, especially if you belong to a group that is under-represented in construction. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we aim to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every member of our team.