Planning Manager

Are you ready to be part of something monumental? 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 contribute to a project valued at over £200 million, starting with a series of enabling works 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 London's Emirates Stadium, our legacy is built on excellence.

By joining us now, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of construction and continuing 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 lead our planning and project controls function for this landmark project. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that our planning aligns with business objectives and drives key project decisions.

• 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 with precision and ensure a clear logical flow.
• Develop phasing diagrams, logistics plans, and resource schedules to support planning.
• Establish certainty in progress tracking to inform future actions.
• Enhance predictability with robust project controls that forecast and provide early warnings.
• Utilize data to support decision-making and mitigate project risks.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, project teams, customers, and supply chain partners.
• Consider commercial and contractual implications in planning and scheduling.
• Foster collaboration across project teams.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven 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.

Desirable Skills:

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

Additional Attributes:

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

We are committed to investing in your future! Our competitive rewards package includes 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 building Britain’s future heritage. Apply online now!

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are dedicated to being an inclusive employer. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to reach out, 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, ensuring a supportive and empowering environment for every team member.