At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning for a major £700m healthcare project from start to finish.
- Company: Join a leading international contractor with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, accommodation support, and favourable tax regime in Jersey.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and complex project environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on a landmark healthcare development.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in planning for major construction projects, especially in healthcare.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
A leading international contractor is seeking an experienced Divisional Planning Lead to take ownership of programme strategy and planning leadership on one of the Channel Islands' largest construction projects. This is a rare opportunity to join a landmark healthcare development valued at over £700m, leading the planning function from preconstruction through to completion. The project is a large-scale, technically complex scheme with a multi-year delivery programme and significant design, procurement, construction and stakeholder interfaces.
The role is based in Jersey and includes accommodation support together with the island's favourable tax regime, creating a highly attractive overall package.
The Role
This is the senior planning position on the project. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for the overall programme strategy, project controls, planning resources and programme performance across the entire development lifecycle. You will lead the planning team, own the master programme and work closely with operational, commercial and client teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the planning function on a major £700m+ healthcare development
- Owning and managing the integrated master programme
- Developing programme strategy across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover
- Managing project controls, programme reporting and performance monitoring
- Leading and developing the project planning team
- Undertaking critical path analysis, programme risk assessments and mitigation planning
- Supporting senior leadership with strategic planning and delivery decisions
- Leading programme workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions
- Ensuring programme compliance with contractual obligations
- Driving best-practice planning standards across the project
Requirements
- Proven experience leading planning functions on major construction projects
- Healthcare project experience is essential
- Strong NEC4 contract knowledge
- Extensive Primavera P6 experience
- Experience managing planning teams and programme resources
- Strong understanding of design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover processes
- Ability to operate at senior leadership and client-facing level
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Divisional Planning Lead employer: Premises Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading international contractor as a Divisional Planning Lead in Jersey, where you will play a pivotal role in one of the Channel Islands' largest healthcare projects valued at over £700m. The company offers an exceptional work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside a competitive salary package enhanced by the island's favourable tax regime and accommodation support. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented planning team in a technically complex environment, ensuring meaningful contributions to a landmark project while enjoying the benefits of living in a vibrant community.
