Planning Manager, Consulting - Built Environment

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000

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Planning Manager, Consulting - Built Environment, London

Client:

Lendlease

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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76

Posted:

18.02.2025

Expiry Date:

04.04.2025

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About us

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group, drawing on decades of experience and the latest thinking in development, design, placemaking, construction, and investments to deliver iconic and successful places.

Lendlease Consulting is a trusted advisor and delivery partner for leading public institutions, private companies, and government departments. We offer delivery and advisory professional services in project management, cost management, planning, construction, and digital engineering across various sectors including built environment, heritage, healthcare, transport, energy, education, and retail.

The role

We are currently recruiting for a Planning Manager within our consulting division to manage planning and monitoring of projects throughout all stages. You will work with the operations team to develop the most efficient project methodology and execute timely delivery. You will identify rectification actions required and influence responsible parties to complete these actions.

What will you do?

1. Develop the project plan, programme, and planning report in accordance with Lendlease planning procedures.
2. In conjunction with the project team, develop the preconstruction and construction methodology for efficient project delivery.
3. Report project progress against the contract and delivery programmes at agreed intervals.
4. Support the project team in creating and status medium and short-range programmes.
5. Produce a weekly project dashboard for updates on progress and key issues.
6. Act as the project conscience and advise the project director on critical issues and strategy.
7. Assist in chairing weekly planning meetings to coordinate project programmes, updates, delay records, and milestones.
8. Review change proposals for time impact.
9. Assess and record time impacts of delays – Event Analysis.
10. Record as-built production rates and delays for future benchmarking.
11. Facilitate project team understanding and ownership of the plan and programme.

You will bring

1. Good understanding of construction methodology and building technology.
2. Good understanding of pre-construction processes and procurement methods.
3. An appreciation of primary forms of construction contracts and key commercial terms.
4. Proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and senior management.
5. Ability to produce reports and diagrams to convey proposed sequences and methodologies.
6. Working knowledge of P6.
7. Knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls.
8. Must have NEC contract experience.
9. Experience in the specific industry sector related to the project.
10. Strong Excel (use of formulae, pivot tables, etc.) and PowerPoint skills.

What we provide

• Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Industry-leading pension scheme.
• Private medical health benefit and dental plan options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Wellbeing leave.
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives.
• 24/7 confidential Employee assistance programme.
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide.

Belong at Lendlease

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment, and equal opportunity are just the norm.

We are a disability-inclusive employer. If you need any adjustments or changes to the recruitment process, please let us know your preferred communication method.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.

Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling, and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success, and we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or disabled.