Scheduling/Planning Manager in Livingston

Blue Arrow are looking for an experienced Scheduling/Planning Manager to join our clients team in Livingston. To ensure that the planning team effectively schedules workload to maximise the productivity and commercial contributions of a blend of directly employed and subcontract operational teams. Achieve maximum invoicing/sales output come month end. To provide line management for a team of up to 15 planners/coordinators and post-delivery administrators. To manage the relationship with client operational representatives to ensure contractual obligations, KPIs and commercial targets are met.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Operational Managers and liaise with Clients with regards to programme progress.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Local Highway Authorities with regards to the planning and completion of work.
• To liaise with the supply chain in relation to the planning and completion of work.
• Understand and use commercial contract terms to achieve an effective balance between customer services and delivery objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure resources are adequate for the workload and that projects are delivered in an economic and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with agreed Scheduling processes and company KPIs impacted by Scheduling outputs, and ensure that the daily targets are achievable and delivered.
• Operate in line with Company policies and strategies and be proactive in promoting improvement locally.
• Maintain own levels of skill and knowledge to do the job effectively and achieve personal targets.
• Comply with the relevant Company Health and Safety Policy provisions.
• Identify and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalate with the client.
• To share best practice with and offer support to other teams across the UK.
• To provide effective supervisory management of the planning and scheduling team and promote their personal/professional development.

About You

Desirable Qualifications [& Professional Membership(s)]:

• Previous experience in a Planning/Scheduling role.
• Driving Licence.

Desirable Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Experience in planning/scheduling role.
• IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office package.
• Experience of using and reporting from planning and scheduling software.
• Experience of working in customer service or a customer focused environment.
• Experience in building collaborative relationships with existing and new clients and suppliers.
• Experience in analysing and interpreting data to produce performance reports and track changes.
• Working knowledge of operational Health and Safety requirements.
• Experience of working to and complying with the requirements of the New Roads and Streetworks Act.
• Experience of/aptitude for supervising others and to encourage and enable personal development of the planning team.
• Ability to interpret commercial contractual terms and maximise the opportunities that they may present both with clients and subcontractors.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Possess good verbal communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to deliver tasks to deadline.
• Be able to set a good example to others by demonstrating professional and positive behaviours.
• Self-motivated and organised.
• Flexible attitude and approach.
• Be a Team player and as well as being able to work on own initiative.

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