At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning for impactful engineering projects at Gatwick Airport.
- Company: Vital Energi, a dynamic team focused on positive environmental impact.
- Benefits: Training for personal growth, competitive salary, and supportive work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for occasional travel and collaboration with various business units.
- Why this job: Make a difference in communities while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction planning and strong team management skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
The Opportunity
Our planning team are a dynamic department who work with clients, internal departments and project teams to ensure our contracts are delivered on time and to budget. You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals on projects that have a positive impact on the environment and communities. As a Planning Manager at Vital Energi you will play a crucial role in the planning and programming of key engineering activities. You will have clear objectives and be supported with training which will develop your personal and professional skills along the way!
The Role (Site Based at Gatwick Airport)
Day to day you will be involved in:
- Preparation of programmes working alongside our preconstruction and delivery teams
- Developing and maintaining project plans utilising dedicated project management software throughout the complete project life cycle
- Regular monitoring and updating of programmes to ensure tasks are completed on time, correctly resourced and within budget whilst identifying and reporting any deviations to the project team
- Fulfilling contractual obligations including issuing of programmes, recording progress and tracking variations / compensation events
- Producing resource and cost loaded programmes
- Identifying and assessing project risks including potential delays, costs and other challenges, whilst contributing to mitigation strategies
- Creating short term lookaheads and programme narratives to provide project teams with a focus on key areas/activities
- Maintaining accurate project documentation, including project plans, progress packs, meeting minutes and other relevant documents, always ensuring proper document version control
- Holding client meetings and workshops to discuss and review ongoing contracts
From time to time you may be required to:
- Support various business units nationally with occasional travel to office locations and other sites as appropriate
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting of progress on portfolio of projects to the Head of Planning
- Day to day management of planning team members
- Attending client programme and progress meetings as required
The Person
Skills/Experience
Excellent knowledge of construction detail and the design, procurement, installation and commissioning sequences of M
Planning Manager employer: Vital Energi Ltd
Vital Energi is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability. As a BMS Commissioning Engineer, you will be part of a dedicated team driving the UK's transition to renewable energy, with opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly expanding company. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a company car, generous holiday allowance, and access to wellness facilities, all while contributing to meaningful projects that support the nation's Net Zero targets.
