Program Manager
We are working with an established and growing utilities and civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Program Planner .
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business delivering infrastructure and utilities projects across the UK. You will take ownership of project programmes and work closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams and site-based delivery teams.
The Role
As Program Planner, you will develop, manage and report on project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project .
You will monitor project progress, identify programme risks and delays, and provide project teams with clear information to support successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and update project programmes using P6 and/or MS Project
- Monitor site progress and update programmes accordingly
- Produce short-term and 4/8/12-week look-ahead programmes
- Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, subcontractors, design and procurement teams
- Monitor planned vs actual progress and reforecast completion dates
- Identify delays, programme risks and opportunities
- Develop recovery and mitigation programmes where required
- Produce weekly and monthly programme reports
- Review subcontractor programmes and integrate them into master schedules
- Work with Commercial teams on compensation events, early warnings and variations
- Undertake delay analysis and Time Impact Analysis (TIA)
- Support programme-related claims and dispute resolution
- Analyse productivity trends and forecast activity durations
- Develop tender programmes where required
- Attend planning and progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Planner, Project Planner or Program Planner
- Background within utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure or construction
- Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
- Understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing
- Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 and/or FIDIC contracts
- Experience producing project schedules, look-ahead programmes and mitigation plans
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good commercial awareness
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive approach with strong attention to detail
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and package
- Established and growing contractor
- Varied utilities and civil engineering projects
- Significant ownership of project programmes
- Career development and progression opportunities
If you're an experienced Planner from a utilities, civil engineering or infrastructure background looking for your next opportunity in the West Midlands , apply today for a confidential discussion.