Planning Lead

Role Overview

In this role, you will manage the planning and monitoring of projects throughout all project stages. You will work with the operations team to develop the most efficient project methodology and execute the timely delivery of a project. You will identify any rectification actions required and influence the parties responsible to complete these actions.

Roles & responsibilities:

Develop the project plan, programme and planning report in accordance with the firm's planning procedures

In conjunction with the project team, develop the preconstruction and construction methodology to enable the most efficient and effective delivery of the project

At agreed regular intervals report project progress against the contract and delivery programmes

Support the project team in the creation and statusing of medium and short range programmes

Produce a weekly project dashboard to provide weekly updates on progress and key issues

Act as the project conscience and the project directors right hand man advising on critical issues and strategy as appropriate

Assist in chairing the weekly planning meeting to coordinate project programmes, progress update, delay records and key forthcoming milestones

Review change proposals for time impact

Assess and record time impacts of delays – Event Analysis

Record as built production rates and delays to provide benchmarking for future projects

Facilitate project team understanding and ownership of the plan and programme

Essential/Desirable Criteria

Essential:

Good understanding of construction methodology and building technology

Good understanding of pre-construction processes and procurement methods

An appreciation of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms

Proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and senior management

Ability to produce reports and diagrams to convey proposed sequences and methodologies

Working knowledge of P6

Knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls

Desirable:

Experience of the specific industry sector to which the project relates

Strong Excel (use of formulae, pivot tables etc) and PowerPoint skills