Planning Lead - Leeds, United Kingdom - Barhale

Barhale

Verified Company

Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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Planning Lead_
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Purpose_

Reporting to the Framework Manager, the Planning Lead is responsible for coordinating all proposals/tenders and project programming, advising both the Head of Proposals/Delivery Manager and individual Project Managers on systems and labourrequirements to effectively satisfy the Joint Venture's contractual planning and cost obligations.

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Main Duties & Responsibilities_
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Key Accountability and Responsibilities_

To ensure all projects are planned to meet milestone and cost targets
To support the Project Manager, Construction Manager (where applicable) and Commissioning Manager in development programmes to meet their objectives
To oversee the management of the planning section and the development of computerised project planning techniques, with the objective of improving the Project Manager's ability to control the project programme costs and to manage resources to meet contractual deadlines
Prepare programmes for submission to and in accordance with client/customer requirements
Identify opportunity and risk during tender process and assist in the maintenance of the Risk Register
Identify / develop business case for / implement and administer robust planning platforms / packages for use at offices and sites
Set up robust reporting systems across the range of planning packages to be used including standard reports, progress reporting, KPI's and dashboards
Complete development of standard templates
Set up planning standards / planning procedures / good practice (Resources / Cost / Change Control / EOT's / QA / Document numbering and storage / interface with EPDM etc.)
Provide advice / guidance on preparing and defending extensions of time claims
Responsible for company and tender forward loads
To ensure that effective liaison procedures exist between site operations and office planning activities
Ensure a standard of quality of schedule reporting and forecasting for individual projects for both Company and Client Management
To effectively use all programmes, software, techniques and equipment and assign personnel to individual proposals and projects
To ensure early warning systems exist on individual projects for the schedule deviations to be notified at the earliest possible time for remedial action by Project Management
The supervision of training and induction of new staff with company systems and project planning requirements
To comply with all Health and Safety responsibilities commensurate with the role, as outlined in the Health and Safety policy
Any other duties commensurate with the position as may be assigned from time to time

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Collaborative Working_

To work collaboratively with the client and wider project delivery team ensuring effective and timely communications, proactively managing the expectations of both client and theJV

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Audit and governance_

Comply with the governance as set out by the JV
Work with the JV and client audit team to ensure all documentation are available for audits as required
Demonstrate compliance to ensure scores remain in the upper quartile

Performance Measures

The successful and effective implementation of improved planning and project control systems
Productivity, accountability and quality of results
Cost control and commercial initiative/awareness
Effectiveness of communication between site and officebased planning activities
Integrity, ethics and attitude

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications/Skills

HNC/D or equivalent in a related discipline
Essential
Demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with the seniority of the position, preferably including experience of staff management/supervision
Essential
Expert in using planning software
Essential

Knowledge and Experience

Experienced planner
Essential
Site based Engineering background
Desirable
Experience in one or more civils, water, tunnelling or MEICA
Essential
Knowledge of current HSE requirements
Desirable
Cost Control and commercial initiative/awareness
Essential

Personal Qualities

Able to work well with senior personnel within the Joint Venture
Essential
Flexible approach to work
Essential
Ability to lead and motivate
Essential
Exceptional Integrity, ethics and attitude
Essential

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company car
Company pension
Life insurance
Onsite parking
Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- planning: 5 years (required)

- civil engineer, water or utilities sector: 4 years (required)
- senior planner: 3 years (required)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
WC1661