An established engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced National Planning Manager to lead and develop its planning function across the business. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual with a strong background in project planning, programme management and project controls. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and improving planning processes, developing a robust Project Management Office (PMO) function and implementing effective risk management strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the national planning function, establishing consistent processes, standards and reporting structures.
- Build and strengthen the PMO function, ensuring effective programme governance and project controls.
- Develop, manage and oversee complex project programmes using both Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6.
- Provide strategic planning support across multiple projects, ensuring programmes are realistic, achievable and aligned with business objectives.
- Establish effective risk management processes, identifying programme risks, delays and opportunities.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and senior leadership to improve project performance.
- Monitor programme progress, critical paths, resource requirements and project milestones.
- Develop reporting systems to provide senior management with clear visibility of project performance.
- Support project teams with programme recovery strategies and mitigation measures.
- Drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting and programme delivery.
- Extensive experience in construction or engineering project planning, ideally within a senior management position.
- Proven experience delivering projects using both Asta Powerproject and Primavera P6.
- Strong understanding of project controls, programme management and risk management.
- Experience developing or improving planning processes, systems and functions.
- Strong understanding of PMO structures, programme governance and reporting.
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to engage confidently with senior management, operational teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
- Degree or professional qualification in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Previous experience establishing or leading a national or regional planning function.
- Experience implementing PMO frameworks and project controls processes.
- Experience managing planning teams across multiple projects or locations.
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