At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing large transport projects and ensure compliance with planning standards.
- Company: Join a leading organisation driving Europe's most exciting transport initiatives.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career advancement potential in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on major transport projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Expertise in planning systems and experience in complex project delivery required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
For the largest and most exciting transport projects in Europe, we are recruiting an Area Planning Lead. Leading a team of 7 Planning staff, and reporting to the Head of Planning and Integration, the Area Planning Lead will lead on project time evaluation for a large area programme of works, lead on interface management, cultivate external and internal stakeholder relationships, and correlate cost and risk assessments. This role will lead the application of project planning systems (P6) planning policies and standards to ensure compliance.
- Lead on liaising and collaboration with Network Rail, TfL and DfT
- Collaborate with Heads of Function, ensuring schedule interfaces are managed before schedules supporting and driving the change processes to ensure alignment is maintained
- Provide insight on past and future performance, identifying trends and mitigations, providing performance reporting
- Correlate schedule, cost and risk assessment through integrated solutions
- Leadership of the Planning Team, setting objectives, and reviewing performance
- Support the Head of Planning and Integration in Baseline management
- Collaborate with project delivery teams, external stakeholders, to integrate all time, cost and quality information
- Support the Head of Planning and Project Controls in leading the planners in setting objectives, reviewing performance and sharing best practice
Expert knowledge of planning systems, processes and procedures across large complex programmes. Knowledge of Schedule Management, Cost Management, Change Management, and Risk Management and their interdependencies. NEC contract, amendments, early warning notices and workflows between contractor and client. Experience of delivering a senior planning role in a complex delivery project. Experience in baseline management, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management and performance reporting. Experience of re-baselining, funding approval or major contract implementation. Leadership of teams, and performance management.
Assistant Director of Strategy, Planning & in London employer: Pro-Recruitment Group
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located in London, the role of Area Planning Lead offers competitive remuneration alongside comprehensive benefits, while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development within one of Europe's most significant transport projects. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.
