Planning Manager

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

If you are an experienced Works Supervisor with a background in large multi-million-pound projects, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team. This complex and technically challenging project is valued at over £200 million and will be executed under an 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 play a vital role in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that 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 £1 billion . Your expertise will ensure that we respect, manage, and utilize our time effectively, making informed decisions that align project delivery with our 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 clear logical flow.
• Develop phasing diagrams, logistics plans, and resource/plant histograms to support planning.
• Establish certainty in progress tracking to shape future actions.
• Enhance predictability with robust project controls that forecast and provide 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 understanding 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, offering a wide range of performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages include flexible benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We would love for you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. 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 encourage you to apply, 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.