Consulting, Planning Manager - Built Environment

Roles & responsibilities:

• Develop the project plan, programme and planning report in accordance with Bovis 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

We will provide: 

• Car allowance

• Flexible and hybrid work options

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution

• Private medical health benefit

• Life assurance

• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days

• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave

• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services

• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide

• Industry leading parental leave