Consulting, Planning Manager in City of London

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects. For over 20 years Bovis Consulting has partnered with our clients to shape and deliver precisely tailored and innovative project and programme solutions across the UK. Our agile, one-team approach and on-the-ground, diverse specialist skills are uniquely combined with the vast knowledge, insights and technical expertise of our construction business to provide a truly unique offering.

Through fresh thinking, new perspectives and intelligent, custom-built solutions that cut through complexity, we minimise risk and enable results that clients value. We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

In this role, you will manage the planning and monitoring of projects throughout all project stages. You will work with the operations team to develop the most efficient project methodology and execute the timely delivery of a project. You will identify any rectification actions required and influence the parties responsible to complete these actions.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Develop the project plan, programme and planning report in accordance with Bovis planning procedures
• In conjunction with the project team, develop the preconstruction and construction methodology to enable the most efficient and effective delivery of the project
• At agreed regular intervals report project progress against the contract and delivery programmes
• Support the project team in the creation and statusing of medium and short range programmes
• Produce a weekly project dashboard to provide weekly updates on progress and key issues
• Act as the project conscience and the project director's right hand man advising on critical issues and strategy as appropriate
• Assist in chairing the weekly planning meeting to coordinate project programmes, progress update, delay records and key forthcoming milestones
• Review change proposals for time impact
• Assess and record time impacts of delays – Event Analysis
• Record as built production rates and delays to provide benchmarking for future projects
• Facilitate project team understanding and ownership of the plan and programme

Essential/Desirable Criteria

Essential:

• Good understanding of construction methodology and building technology
• Good understanding of pre-construction processes and procurement methods
• An appreciation of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and senior management
• Ability to produce reports and diagrams to convey proposed sequences and methodologies
• Working knowledge of P6
• Knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls

Desirable:

• Experience of the specific industry sector to which the project relates
• Strong Excel (use of formulae, pivot tables etc) and PowerPoint skills

We will provide:

• Car allowance
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide
• Industry leading parental leave

Belong at Bovis

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here. Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or disabled.

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