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, starting with a series of enabling works leading up to the main programme kicking off in Q3 2025.

When you think of iconic landmarks, think of Sir Robert McAlpine. From Cornwall's Eden Project to the Wales Millennium Centre, and Birmingham's Bull Ring to London's Emirates Stadium, our legacy is built on excellence.

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 offer you the opportunity to achieve more in your career while proudly building Britain's future heritage.

We are on the lookout for a highly skilled Planning Manager to join our Planning team for a landmark project valued at over £1 billion. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that our planning forms the backbone of key project decision-making, aligning 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 engaging visuals.
• Define the work scope with precision, ensuring a 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 generate early warnings.
• Utilize data to support decision-making and mitigate project risks.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders, project teams, customers, and supply chain partners.
• Consider the commercial and contractual implications of 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.
• Proficient in Powerproject planning software.

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

• A 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 range of performance-related progression opportunities to help you grow.

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

We are focused on 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 belong to a group that is under-represented in construction. Our goal is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine reflects the diversity of the working population in society. 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.