Planning Manager

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)

• 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
• Supporting various business units nationally with occasional travel to office locations and other sites as appropriate, and reporting progress on portfolio of projects to the Head of Planning
• Managing planning team members on a day‑to‑day basis
• Attending client programme and progress meetings as required

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of construction detail and the design, procurement, installation and commissioning sequences of M&E Services
• Excellent understanding of planning and scheduling techniques
• Understanding of project lifecycles from concept to handover including operation and maintenance
• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 – essential
• Application of resources and costs within Oracle Primavera P6
• Working knowledge of Asta Powerproject – desirable but not essential
• Relevant contractual knowledge including use of standard forms of NEC and JCT contracts
• Recognised qualification in a construction related field

Competencies

• Self‑motivated and willing to learn and adapt to new challenges faced
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to understand complex projects
• Detail oriented with a high focus on accuracy and quality
• Passionate and takes pride in their work
• Flexible approach to managing workload with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team with the ability to collaborate
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Security Requirements

• DBS Check
• Last 5 years HMRC tax history
• Gatwick Airport security process to be undertaken

Employment Eligibility

• Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship
• Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.