Planning Manager

Planning Manager- GatwickThe OpportunityOur 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 teamsDeveloping and maintaining project plans utilising dedicated project management software throughout the complete project life cycleRegular 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 teamFulfilling contractual obligations including issuing of programmes, recording progress and tracking variations / compensation eventsProducing resource and cost loaded programmesIdentifying and assessing project risks including potential delays, costs and other challenges, whilst contributing to mitigation strategiesCreating short term lookaheads and programme narratives to provide project teams with a focus on key areas/activitiesMaintaining accurate project documentation, including project plans, progress packs, meeting minutes and other relevant documents, always ensuring proper document version controlHolding client meetings and workshops to discuss and review ongoing contractsFrom time to time you may be required to:Support various business units nationally with occasional travel to office locations and other sites as appropriateKey Responsibilities:Reporting of progress on portfolio of projects to the Head of PlanningDay to day management of planning team membersAttending client programme and progress meetings as requiredThe PersonSkills/ExperienceExcellent knowledge of construction detail and the design, procurement, installation and commissioning sequences of M&E ServicesExcellent understanding of planning and scheduling techniquesUnderstanding of project lifecycles from concept to handover including operation and maintenance.Proficiency in project management software package Oracle Primavera P6 is essentialApplication of resources and costs within Oracle Primavera P6Working 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 fieldCompetenciesSelf-motivated and willing to learn and adapt to new challenges facedStrong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex projectsDetail orientated with a high focus on accuracy and qualityPassionate and takes pride in their workFlexible approach to managing workload with the ability to work to tight deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to work effectively as part of a team with the ability to collaborateExcellent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages including, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPointSecurity RequirementsDBS CheckLast 5 years HMRC tax historyGatwick Airport security process to be undertakenThe 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 UKNotice 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 youTPBN1_UKTJ