Planning Manager – New Build & Construction – Surrey - £65,000 Plus Package - Gold Group Ltd

Planning Manager – New Build & Construction – Surrey - £65,000 Plus Package

Planning Manager is currently required by a leading UK Main Contractor based in Surrey. The opportunity has arisen for a Planning Manager to join an established name in the UK Main Contracting market due to an increase in project wins and a secure order book for 2012/2013.

The Planning Manager will report directly into the Regional Planning Manager and be responsible for providing a planning and programming service at both tender and contract stages of construction projects including commercial, education and office development projects that are valued up to £50m. The Planning Manager’s remit will also cover the leadership and management of other planning engineers within the team.

Duties

·        Preparation of time and method sections of pre-qualification documents and attend interviews and presentations as appropriate.

·        Preparation and presentation of robust tender programmes and method statements, fully integrating design, procurement and construction. Assessment of time-related preliminaries costs. 

·        Development of a realistic Contract programme with the site teams, supported by relevant narrative, Information Release Schedules and other support documents necessary to gain the Client’s approval.

·        Development with the site teams of achievable Target and short-term look-ahead programmes. Liaise with Supply Chain members as appropriate.

·        Establishment and monitoring of Project Controls, such as Key Performance Indicators, simple Earned Value measurements and Critical milestones.

·        Ensure that accurate progress records are maintained and appropriate delay notices raised, to support EOT issues.

·        Carrying out peer reviews and programme audits.

·        Investigate and act as a champion for construction innovation, establishing opportunities for incorporation of modularisation wherever possible.

·        Managing, mentoring and supporting junior planning staff and overseeing their career development.

Candidates

·        Minimum of 7 years planning experience on New Build & Construction projects.

·        Previous experience of structures, commercial, refurbishment, residential and fitting out works.

·        Experience within a Main Contractor environment.

·        Strong knowledge of Asta Powerproject

·        Knowledge of relevant forms of contract, including JCT and NEC.  

·        HND or Degree preferred

·        Good presentation skills.

On offer is a basic salary of up to £65,000 per annum plus an attractive benefits package which comprises of car or car allowance, pension, healthcare etc.

If you are seeking to secure a new career challenge and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please forward your CV to matt.lilburn@goldgroup.co.uk quoting reference 30119 or call 01342 537 166 for further details.