Planning Manager

Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge? Sir Robert McAlpine is gearing up for a major construction programme in Port Talbot, South Wales, and we want you to be part of it! Over the next 3 to 4 years, we will be undertaking heavy construction and civil engineering works across various industrial fronts, starting with enabling works in Q3 2025.

If you are an experienced Works Supervisor with a background in large multi-million-pound projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and contribute to a complex and technically challenging project valued at over £200m , all under an NEC form of contract.

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we take pride in our legacy of building iconic landmarks across the UK, 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 offer you the chance to achieve more in your career while proudly building Britain’s future heritage.

We are seeking a highly skilled Planning Manager to lead the planning and project controls function for this landmark project valued at over £1bn . Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that our planning aligns with key project decision-making and business objectives.

• 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 engaging visuals.
• Define work intentions with precision and ensure a clear logical flow.
• Develop phasing diagrams, logistics plans, and resource/plant histograms.
• Establish certainty in progress tracking to shape future actions.
• Enhance predictability with robust project controls that forecast and generate early warnings.
• Utilize data to support decision-making and minimize project risks.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, project teams, customers, and supply chain partners.
• Consider commercial and contractual implications in planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control.
• Foster collaboration across project teams.

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of Powerproject planning software.

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

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

We are committed to investing in you and your future! Our competitive rewards packages include flexible benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We offer a wide range of performance-related progression opportunities.

Join us in proudly building Britain’s future heritage. We encourage you to apply online now!

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are dedicated to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you belong to 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.