Head of Planning

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

If you are an ambitious planning professional looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the Planning Function for STRABAG as Principal Contractor for HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Replacement Programme).
• Help to build, mentor, develop, and support the Project Planning team to drive the project.
• Maintain a robust and realistic contract programme.
• Ensure compliance with Divisional procedures and contractual requirements are maintained.
• Work with the SMT team to deliver a culture of collaboration, communication, and best-for-project outcomes within STRABAG, our suppliers, and client representatives.
• Ensure there is confidence in the programme from all parties, and present appropriately to demonstrate this as required.
• Support the collation of data for reporting, forecasting, and trend analysis.
• Maintain overall staff/operative and plant forecasting management tools.
• Ensure that risks are identified, understood, and mitigated insofar as possible.
• Be the subject-matter specialist and promote the Function vision of excellence, adding value and collaboration.
• Be proactive in manner - predict and resolve problems before they become issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in Civil Engineering, Building, and Utilities.
• Clear understanding of commercial and contractual forms of contract.
• Computer literate and excellent working knowledge of Planning Software.
• Chartered Civil Engineer (preferred).
• Membership of Professional Institution.

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.