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’ll 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 an incredible opportunity for you to be part of our dynamic team. This project, valued at over £200m , will challenge your skills and expertise under the NEC form of contract.

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we’re proud of our legacy. From Cornwall's Eden Project to the Wales Millennium Centre, our iconic landmarks are a testament to our commitment to excellence.

By joining us now, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects, continuing 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 on the lookout for a highly skilled Planning Manager to lead our planning and project controls function for this landmark project worth over £1bn . 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 engaging visuals.
• Define work intentions with precision and ensure a clear logical flow.
• Develop phasing diagrams, logistics plans, and resource/plant 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, scheduling, monitoring, and control.
• 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 experience with 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’re committed to investing in you and your future! Our competitive rewards packages include 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 strive to be 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 reflect the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we aim to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every member of our team.