Lead Planner / Planning Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Planner / Planning Manager to join our dynamic team in the nuclear sector. The successful candidate will have experience in the construction industry, knowledge of project management and project controls to help support our expansion across the UK. Our team is multi-disciplinary so a wide range of experience and/or willingness to learn is crucial.

About us: CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries.

Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry.

Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.

What’s in it for you? At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before. If you demonstrate the capability, our merit based system will enable you to develop fast. We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas. Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference. We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough.

You’ll:

• Lead the planning team in the assurance and the integration of the alliance schedule into the client side integrated work schedule.
• Develop and maintain the client Level 2 schedule.
• Work with the alliance to develop the Basis of Schedule and Estimate documents for the client.
• Reviewing the monthly alliance programme submissions.
• Reporting on the schedule and milestone progress at monthly progress review.
• Identify and understand the key schedule pressures within your area of the schedule and work through mitigation sprints.
• Close integration with both the Cost and Risk Management teams to ensure alignment of all estimates and assumptions.
• Work with the Risk team to support the QSRA process.
• Identify and manage key internal and external interfaces including, procurement, consents, dependent projects, etc.
• Work closely with key internal/external stakeholders ensuring buy-in to the Programme’s construction schedule.
• Ensure schedule estimates are validated through the use of benchmark data, and design information (BIM).

Essential: We’re looking for:

• 10+ years planning experience working on a variety of construction and infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project / Primavera P6.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Knowledge and experience in elements of construction (e.g. Civils, M&E, etc).
• Experience working on major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication skills, including English language and visual presentations (e.g. PowerPoint), with the ability to analyse and present information clearly and persuasively.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience working with BIM, parametric estimating and 4D planning.
• Qualified to degree level, would be advantageous as would having formal project management qualifications such as APM or PRINCE2.
• Knowledge of procurement (OJEU) and forms of contracts (NEC 3, JCT, FIDIC, etc).
• Membership of a professional body, APM, ICE, CIOB.

Requirements and Location: Full right to work in the UK. Hybrid / Ipswich Office 2-3 times a week.

Salary & Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician).
• Life Assurance (x4 Salary).
• Pension: employer's contribution of 4%.
• Company and personal performance-based bonus.
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Long Service Leave.
• Training and professional development.
• Regular social events.
• Perkbox – employee experience platform.

Next Steps: To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. As we receive many applications to our roles, please include a short summary explaining why you want to join us and what you think you can bring to the team. We look forward to hearing from you!

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.