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 enabling works in Q3 2025.

If you're an experienced Works Supervisor with a background in large multi-million-pound projects, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team. This project, valued at over £200 million, promises to be both interesting and technically challenging, all under the NEC form of contract.

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we take pride in our legacy of building iconic landmarks across the country, including:

• The Eden Project in Cornwall
• The Wales Millennium Centre
• The Bull Ring in Birmingham
• The Emirates Stadium in London

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 £1 billion+ project. Your expertise will ensure that we treat our time with respect, responsibility, and intelligence, forming the basis for key project decision-making and 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 appearances.
• Define the work we intend to do with precision and clarity.
• Develop phasing diagrams, logistics plans, and resource/plant histograms to support our planning.
• Establish certainty in our progress position 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 risk.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders, project teams, customers, and supply chain partners about planning and performance.
• Consider the commercial and contractual implications of our planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control.
• Foster collaboration across our project teams.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Experience managing planning on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of working under 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.

Desirable Skills:

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

Additional Attributes:

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

We are ready to invest in you and your future! Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle and priorities, along with performance-related progression opportunities.

We'd love for you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now!

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are committed 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.