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Planning Manager- Gatwick
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- RH6, Gatwick, Surrey
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £30,000 - £100,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Planning Manager- Gatwick
The Opportunity
Our planning team are a dynamic department who work with clients, internal departments and project teams to ensure our contracts are delivered on time and to budget. You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals on projects that have a positive impact on the environment and communities.
As a Planning Manager at Vital Energi you will play a crucial role in the planning and programming of key engineering activities. You will have clear objectives and be supported with training which will develop your personal and professional skills along the way!
The Role (Site Based at Gatwick Airport)
Day to day you will be involved in:
* Preparation of programmes working alongside our preconstruction and delivery teams
* Developing and maintaining project plans utilising dedicated project management software throughout the complete project life cycle
* Regular monitoring and updating of programmes to ensure tasks are completed on time, correctly resourced and within budget whilst identifying and reporting any deviations to the project team
* Fulfilling contractual obligations including issuing of programmes, recording progress and tracking variations / compensation events
* Producing resource and cost loaded programmes
* Identifying and assessing project risks including potential delays, costs and other challenges, whilst contributing to mitigation strategies
* Creating short term lookaheads and programme narratives to provide project teams with a focus on key areas/activities
* Maintaining accurate project documentation, including project plans, progress packs, meeting minutes and other relevant documents, always ensuring proper document version control
* Holding client meetings and workshops to discuss and review ongoing contracts
From time to time you may be required to:
* Support various business units nationally with occasional travel to office locations and other sites as appropriate
Key Responsibilities:
* Reporting of progress on portfolio of projects to the Head of Planning
* Day to day management of planning team members
* Attending client programme and progress meetings as required
The Person
Skills/Experience
* Excellent knowledge of construction detail and the design, procurement, installation and commissioning sequences of M&E Services
* Excellent understanding of planning and scheduling techniques
* Understanding of project lifecycles from concept to handover including operation and maintenance.
* Proficiency in project management software package Oracle Primavera P6 is essential
* Application of resources and costs within Oracle Primavera P6
* Working knowledge of Asta Powerproject desirable but not essential.
* Relevant contractual knowledge including use of standard forms of NEC and JCT contracts.
* Recognised qualification in a construction related field
Competencies
Self-motivated and willing to learn and adapt to new challenges faced
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex projects
Detail orientated with a high focus on accuracy and quality
Passionate and takes pride in their work
Flexible approach to managing workload with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to work effectively as part of a team with the ability to collaborate
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages including, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Security Requirements
1. DBS Check
2. Last 5 years HMRC tax history
3. Gatwick Airport security process to be undertaken
The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.
Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:
Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you
The Opportunity
Our planning team are a dynamic department who work with clients, internal departments and project teams to ensure our contracts are delivered on time and to budget. You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals on projects that have a positive impact on the environment and communities.
As a Planning Manager at Vital Energi you will play a crucial role in the planning and programming of key engineering activities. You will have clear objectives and be supported with training which will develop your personal and professional skills along the way!
The Role (Site Based at Gatwick Airport)
Day to day you will be involved in:
* Preparation of programmes working alongside our preconstruction and delivery teams
* Developing and maintaining project plans utilising dedicated project management software throughout the complete project life cycle
* Regular monitoring and updating of programmes to ensure tasks are completed on time, correctly resourced and within budget whilst identifying and reporting any deviations to the project team
* Fulfilling contractual obligations including issuing of programmes, recording progress and tracking variations / compensation events
* Producing resource and cost loaded programmes
* Identifying and assessing project risks including potential delays, costs and other challenges, whilst contributing to mitigation strategies
* Creating short term lookaheads and programme narratives to provide project teams with a focus on key areas/activities
* Maintaining accurate project documentation, including project plans, progress packs, meeting minutes and other relevant documents, always ensuring proper document version control
* Holding client meetings and workshops to discuss and review ongoing contracts
From time to time you may be required to:
* Support various business units nationally with occasional travel to office locations and other sites as appropriate
Key Responsibilities:
* Reporting of progress on portfolio of projects to the Head of Planning
* Day to day management of planning team members
* Attending client programme and progress meetings as required
The Person
Skills/Experience
* Excellent knowledge of construction detail and the design, procurement, installation and commissioning sequences of M&E Services
* Excellent understanding of planning and scheduling techniques
* Understanding of project lifecycles from concept to handover including operation and maintenance.
* Proficiency in project management software package Oracle Primavera P6 is essential
* Application of resources and costs within Oracle Primavera P6
* Working knowledge of Asta Powerproject desirable but not essential.
* Relevant contractual knowledge including use of standard forms of NEC and JCT contracts.
* Recognised qualification in a construction related field
Competencies
Self-motivated and willing to learn and adapt to new challenges faced
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex projects
Detail orientated with a high focus on accuracy and quality
Passionate and takes pride in their work
Flexible approach to managing workload with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to work effectively as part of a team with the ability to collaborate
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages including, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Security Requirements
1. DBS Check
2. Last 5 years HMRC tax history
3. Gatwick Airport security process to be undertaken
The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.
Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:
Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you