Job Title: Project Planning Manager
Location: Working from Home but will need to work in the office in Kings Hill, West Malling, once things reopen
Salary: Competitive + bonus
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The company is the first global mezzanine supplier, specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of integrated, future-proofed mezzanine flooring solutions for major logistics and manufacturing centres in the UK and across Europe.
They’re looking for an experienced Project Planning Manager to join the team immediately. The role will be responsible for ensuring multiple, simultaneous mezzanine construction projects, both within the UK and EU, are effectively planned and managed within budget.
The projects will all be at varying stages of the project lifecycle, including the design and detailing phase, production and manufacture, delivery and on-site programming of installation right through to the completion of the project.
This role will involve the day-to-day management of the design team and the coordination between varying internal teams.
Job Duties:
- Production of short and long-term programmes that are correctly resourced and adhered to
- Identifying planning scope, major constraints and contract requirements to ensure that projects are delivered on time
- Providing leadership in coordination of Design, Production and Project teams
- Establishing and agreeing with the Project team, optimised methods of construction, sequencing and phasing, installation and completion
- Producing and documenting the planning deliverables including programmes, planning philosophy, presentations and reports
- Day-to-day management responsibility of 6 detailers including performance management, training and coaching
- Supporting the Bid and proposals team in developing Project outline programmes
- Monitor and report on progress against plan to Regional Leadership team
- Interfacing with third parties to identify and resolve issues
Requirements:
- Experienced in planning for Construction preferably with Structural steel, Mezzanine or similar with a Production and manufacturing background
- Minimum 3 years in experience in a people management role
- Excellent management & communication skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO-9001 standards and industry best practice
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and Tekla design software would be desirable
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to manage productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree Level education, in an engineering related field, including building management, construction engineering, preferred.
- Microsoft Project -Advanced level, & MS suite of products
- Relevant CSCS Card
Benefits:
You will be a part of a global enterprise who pride themselves on prioritising the development and advancement of their employees. As such you’ll receive the below benefits
- A competitive salary
- A generous bonus scheme
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Paid holiday allowance including additional holiday for Christmas
- A substantial reward and recognition scheme and the opportunity to be exposed to working within a global work environment.
Please note that due to the nature of the role, no sponsorship or relocation packages will be available for this position so all candidates must be eligible to both live and work in the UK to be considered.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Project Coordinator, Project Planner, Project Management, Project Controller, Business Process Project Manager, Construction Manager, Civil Engineer, Engineering Manager, Site Manager or Commercial Project Manager will be considered for this role.
