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Position: Planning Manager
Location: Glasgow with hybrid working available
Salary: £80-90k (Neg DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package
Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and in joint ventures and alliances.
The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their planning team with a permanent Planning Manager for the Scottish Water ESD framework. This role combines project planning responsibilities with the management of the local planning team.
This role will primary be responsible for leading, mentoring and inspiring the Planning Team, whilst being the technical expert that enhances the team's skillset and leads by example in creating high-quality project programmes
You will take ownership of one or more project plans, ensuring the project team delivers according to schedule while addressing any delays or deviations. You will also support the planning function in implementing industry-leading planning processes and procedures.
Responsibilities: Directly support Project Managers and Project Teams across the business to deliver high quality programmes that support efficient project delivery.
Create detailed Primavera P6 programmes that meet the requirements of our projects whilst developing P6 templates that meet the client's expectations.
Develop and maintain project plans through reliable project management methodologies with assurance of baseline scheduling.
Line Management of the planning team including workload balancing, mentoring and developing team members.
Provide technical expertise to the team in Primavera P6, MS Project and related project planning activities.
Develop project, programme and framework level reporting to enhance the information and intelligence available for business planning using PowerBI and related software.
Manage the link between the regional planning team and the business' Head of Planning
Essential Experience: Extensive Project Planning experience.
Technical capabilities using Primavera P6 and MS Project
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor and control project deviations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
Appropriate professional qualifications and certifications
Experience using Power BI and/or similar project reporting software.
Desirable Experience:
Academic qualifications in a construction or infrastructure related subject.
Infrastructure and/or water industry experience.
Personnel line management experience.
Project management and project delivery experience.
Experience in a consultancy or a client facing environment.
Package includes: A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
Bonus
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance, Health Insurance, Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
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Primavera
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