Senior Planning Manager

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Client: Michael Taylor Search and Selection LtdLocation: Crawley, West Sussex, United KingdomJob Category: OtherEU work permit required: YesJob Views: 2Posted: 22.08.2025Expiry Date: 06.10.2025Job Description:

Senior Planning ManagerLocation : GatwickWorking Pattern : Hybrid – 4 days onsite and 1 day from home (potential for more)The CompanyOur client is a major player in the construction industry, known for excellence across various sectors. They offer comprehensive programme, project, and construction services for high-profile projects and are part of a financially stable group, offering longevity and progression opportunities.The Planning role:The role requires an experienced construction planner to manage fitout and asset replacement works.Key attributes:Understand project-specific milestones and durations to build robust schedules.Use information from the team, supply chain, and benchmark data to produce clear programmes in Primavera P6, adhering to company standards.Understand QSRA risk analysis and build programmes conforming to DCMA 14-point assessment.Create schedules at levels 1 to 5 and communicate with the project team.Develop detailed trade contractor schedules covering all project phases.Update schedules with progress and changes, reporting monthly.Manage short-term planning on live projects.Integrate trade contractors’ schedules into the company schedule.Communicate scheduling matters effectively to all project members.Conduct site walks to assess progress and safety compliance.Manage trade contractors’ progress reporting and integrate data into the schedule hierarchy.Create and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and reports weekly/monthly.Provide data to the business planning database.Participate in change management to assess impacts on the programme.Prepare time impact analyses for Compensation Events.About you:Desire to learn, digitally savvy, capable of building client relationships, and a team player.Experience with large projects/programmes.Relevant degree, construction or project management background, eager to grow career.Ideally pursuing professional qualifications (e.g., APM, PMI, CIOB).Proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Office, and familiar with NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.Fitout experience and a background in delivery are essential; construction or project management background ..... full job details .....