Planning Manager

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Sir Robert McAlpine is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in Port Talbot, South Wales, where we will embark on a major programme of construction works over the next 3 to 4 years. This is your chance to be part of something big!

We’re kicking off with a series of enabling works, leading into a complex and technically challenging project valued at over £200 million . This project will be executed under an NEC form of contract, and we need a talented Planning Manager to join our dynamic Planning team.

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

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

By joining us now, you can play a vital role in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy . As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on building Britain’s future heritage together.

As a Planning Manager , you will:

• Lead the planning function across one of the project’s primary areas.
• Identify planning strategies, methods, and logistics required throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create detailed programmes with robust breakdown structures and clear logical flows.
• Develop phasing diagrams, logistics plans, and resource/plant histograms to support our planning.
• Establish certainty in our progress and shape future actions with informed decisions.
• Enhance predictability with robust project controls that forecast and generate early warnings.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, project teams, customers, and supply chain partners.
• Consider the commercial and contractual implications of our planning efforts.
• Foster collaboration across project teams.

We’re looking for candidates with:

• Essential Skills & Experience:
• Experience managing planning on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of the NEC form of contract.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of construction methods and planning from first principles.
• Strong knowledge of Powerproject planning software.
• Desirable Skills:
• Experience in the industrial sector.
• Ability to lead and mentor planning team members.
• Experience with 4D planning and digital planning technologies.
• Experience working on Construction Management (CM) projects.

We’re committed to investing in your future! Our competitive rewards packages include:

• Performance-related progression opportunities.
• Flexible benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

Join us in proudly building Britain’s future heritage!

We believe in being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you, especially if you’re part of a group that is under-represented in construction. Our goal is to ensure that our team reflects the diversity of the working population.

As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every member of our team. Apply online now!