Planning Manager (Project Planner), Consulting -

Planning Manager (Project Planner), Consulting

Location: London, United Kingdom

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: 12 Days Ago

End Date to Apply: February 28, 2025

Job Requisition ID: REQ-

Grade: IC6

About Us

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group, drawing on decades of experience and the latest thinking in development, design, place making, construction, and investments to deliver iconic and successful places.

Lendlease Consulting is a trusted advisor and delivery partner for leading public institutions, private companies, and government departments, offering delivery and advisory professional services in project management, cost management, planning, construction, and digital engineering.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Planning Manager within our consulting division to manage the planning and monitoring of various new projects. You will work with the operations team to develop efficient project methodologies and ensure timely delivery. You will identify any required rectification actions and influence responsible parties to complete these actions.

What Will You Do?

• Develop the project plan, programme, and planning report in accordance with Lendlease planning procedures.
• Develop preconstruction and construction methodologies with the project team for effective delivery.
• Report project progress against contracts and delivery programmes at regular intervals.
• Support the project team in creating and managing medium and short-range programmes.
• Produce a weekly project dashboard for updates on progress and key issues.
• Advise the project director on critical issues and strategy.
• Assist in chairing weekly planning meetings to coordinate project programmes and updates.
• Review change proposals for time impact.
• Assess and record time impacts of delays.
• Record production rates and delays for future benchmarking.
• Facilitate understanding and ownership of the plan and programme within the project team.

You Will Bring

Essential:

• Good understanding of pre-construction processes and procurement methods.
• Appreciation of primary forms of construction contracts and key commercial terms.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Ability to produce reports and diagrams conveying proposed sequences and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of P6.
• Knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls.
• NEC contract experience is essential.

Desirable:

• Experience in the specific industry sector related to the project.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

What We Provide

• Car allowance.
• Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Industry-leading pension scheme.
• Private medical health benefit and dental plan options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Wellbeing leave.
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide.

Belong at Lendlease

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment, and equal opportunity are the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustments to the process, please let us know your preferred communication method.

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Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups in our industry.