Planning Manager

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are proud to be building Britain's future heritage. We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Manager to join our team on a major project in Oxford, delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. Why join us? In the 157 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. Planning Manager role You will be part of a Planning team for major project in Oxford, ensuring robust scheduling, accurate reporting, and effective stakeholder engagement.,

• Programme Management: Develop, maintain, and manage all programmes and production control deliverables across the project lifecycle.
• Detailed Planning Outputs: Prepare comprehensive phasing diagrams, logistics plans, S-curves, resource histograms, and plant schedules.
• Project Controls: Implement robust controls, including forecasting, early warning systems, performance monitoring and other Key Performance Indicators.
• Stakeholder Communication: Clearly articulate the planning roadmap and performance measures to project teams, clients, and supply chain partners.
• Challenge & Assurance: Question and validate project plans to ensure compliance with company, regional, and project targets.
• Pre-Contract & Bid Support: Contribute to tender strategies, pre-contract planning, and bid submissions.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards and company management systems.
• Innovation: Drive planning and project control innovations, including 4D integration and digital tools.
  
  Solid understanding of construction methods and planning from first principles.
• Experience managing planning on large, complex, multi-million-pound projects.
• An ability to manage and develop less experienced planners
• Good understanding of NEC form of contract
• Experience with Asta Powerproject planning software.
  
  Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry.
We recognise that talented people come from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment where every member of our team feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential. Close map Location Oxford Heatley Rd, , Littlemore, Oxford, UK, OX4 4GE Loading...