Planning Manager Job at Egis in the UK (London)

Job Description

The Planning Manager occupies a strategic role at Old Oak Common station with overall responsibility for planning and scheduling for this Main Option C NEC 3 contract awarded to Anthro JV in November 2023. The scope of works of this work package 23 (WP23) comprises the design, procurement, manufacture, installation assurance, testing and commissioning, care & custody, trial operations and delivery into service for Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire and Communication systems. The planning manager reports to the Head of Project Controls.

Job Responsibility

Lead and support the planning team ensuring everyone is working in a positive environment, requirements are clear and goals are achievable
Assess the Planning team needs and upskill when required to ensure effective delivery and optimum performance
Understand clarify and implement the requirements of the Subcontract Works Information related to project controls (SWI 500)
Responsible for the development, update and maintenance of the CL32 and CL62 programmes
Maintain a positive relationship with the client’s planning team to ensure programme aligned to the contract and is accepted at all times
Manage the WP23 programme interface with other work packages by identifying key GIVE/GET milestones and align with access dates
Ensure that the programme comments raised by the client are reviewed, actions are validated and resubmission is made after closing out the comments
Support the commercial team in developing CE quotations by providing CL62 programmes and support the Bottom-up Forecasts by providing labour and expenditure profiles
Ensure key compensation events, Contractor Instructions and Early Warnings are modelled in the programme promptly by maintaining daily check-ins on CEMAR
Manage the programme communications, ensure any critical changes are promptly relayed to internal stakeholders and external stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Ensure the programme aligns with the project leadership’s defined goals, including delivery approach and Compensation Events strategies
Ensure any movement in Planned Completion and / or Key Dates Planned Completion is well documented and the underlying reasons for the variance are substantiated
Ensure appropriate Time Risk Allowance (TRA) is allocated to the critical activities and maintain transparency in reporting and ownership of TRA
Responsible for integrating Commercial and Planning for aspects related to Earned Value Analysis (EVA)
Responsible for tracking quantities of materials and reporting planned, actuals and forecast
Liaise with Construction team on a daily basis to ensure robust project reporting is in place
integrate daily shift reports into the programme to ensure efficient delivery and realistic timescales
Liaise with the Procurement team to ensure the Tender Event Schedule (TES) is synced with the latest CL32 programme

Requirements

Extensive experience in building construction, MEP experience is a plus (railway stations preferred)
Experience in a managerial role leading a Planning team
Proven track record of successfully delivering major projects within a contractor environment
Excellent people management and development skills
Excellent communication, negotiation and client management abilities
Financial acumen and experience in project budget management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel as required for project assignments

Nice to have

Degree in Project Management, Engineering or a related field
Chartered project manager or similar and member of a related professional body
Rail sector knowledge

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