Regional Planning Lead

Reporting to the Head of Planning and Regional Director:

• Manage and Supervise the Planning Team for the Region
• Undertake High Level progress reviews and prepare HL Reports for Senior Management
• Review and Agree Baseline Programmes for live projects prior to issue to Client
• Review and Agree Baseline Programmes for live projects with key Subcontractors
• Manage a consistent approach to project planning to include quality assurance, reporting & methodology across the region.
• Manage 4D Schedule requirements + liaise with the BIM team
• Manage Design Programme requirements in conjunction with the Design Manager
• Manage Procurement Programme requirements in conjunction with the Commercial Team
• Lead implementation of TAKT planning / Last Planner system in the Region
• Support risk identification and problem solving across projects
• Develop tender programmes to support and compliment tender submissions
• Support development and assist members of the planning team across projects and prioritise workloads, delegate appropriately
• Create programmes for the pre-construction, construction, and commissioning phases of specific projects as required
• Carry out Time Impact Assessments and assist with EOT / delay claims as required
• Attend weekly / monthly Client Progress/Schedule Meetings for all projects
• Attend weekly Client Coordination Meetings for all projects
• Attend Subcontractor and Supplier progress meeting as required
• Review Progress Reports prior to issue to the Contracts Manager and Client
• Manage and develop progress monitoring techniques
• Monitor and manage the implementation of reporting on Earned Value / Progress S-Curves

Strong time management and communication skills are essential to this role as well as computer literacy and the ability to prepare reports and administer necessary paperwork.