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 into the main programme set to kick off in Q3 2025.

If you’re an experienced Works Supervisor with a background in large multi-million-pound projects, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team. You’ll be working on a complex and technically challenging project valued at over £200 million , all under the NEC form of contract.

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we’ve built iconic landmarks across the UK, from Cornwall's Eden Project to 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 helping you achieve more in your career while building Britain's future heritage together.

We are on the lookout for a highly skilled Planning Manager to lead the planning and project controls function for this landmark project worth over £1 billion . Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that our planning aligns with key project decisions 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 with precision and ensure a clear logical flow.
• Develop phasing diagrams, logistics plans, and resource/plant histograms.
• Establish certainty in progress to shape future actions.
• Enhance predictability with robust project controls.
• Utilize data to support decision-making and mitigate project risks.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, project teams, and supply chain partners.
• Consider commercial and contractual implications in planning and monitoring.
• 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 technologies.
• Experience with Construction Management (CM) projects.

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

We’re committed to investing in 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 can’t wait to see what you bring to our team!

We are dedicated to 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.