Planning Manager

Planning Manager – Main Civils Works

Location: Ipswich/Hybrid

Join the exciting journey of one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C!

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Planning Manager to join the Main Civil Works team. The Planning Manager (Main Civils) will work with the Planning Lead and the CWA wider team to develop, manage, coordinate and monitor the project programme and controls for all building structures within the Conventional Island of the proposed power plant.

CWA, appointed by the Sizewell C client, brings together three leading delivery contractors — Laing O'Rourke, Bouygues, and Balfour Beatty — to deliver the civils scope including Enabling Earthworks, Main Civil Works, and Marine and Tunnelling.

• Develop, maintain and update the contract/project programmes in accordance with the Project Requirements
• Develop and agree by collaboration a logical sequence and methodology ensuring that the most beneficial construction strategy is adopted
• Analyse performance and advise the project team of likely impact and recommend improvements
• Provide leadership, support and training, and contribute to the career development of others
• Coordinate with stakeholders, partners and supply chain all time related information
• Represent the project / business with stakeholders
• Provide strategic and short-term programmes
• Report on progress and issues with advice on mitigation
• Define Resource requirements
• Coordinate with internal customers – supply chain, engineering, design, commercial, construction
• Responsible for the delivery of the planning and coordination processes
• Provide commercial advice / implications on production / productivity / programme issues
• Liaise with site team and supply chain to check on progress, issues and review planned progress to ensure programme is maintained
• Highlight issues for trending and resolution
• Record and report on efficiency of labour and resources
• Internal and external reporting

• Degree or other industry recognised qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or similar related sector
• Planning experience at a senior level
• Experience in the production and management of Construction Programmes in a civil engineering environment. Preferably on large scale infrastructure civil projects
• Experience in the planning of reinforced concrete works

• Degree in civil or structural engineering
• Professionally qualified
• CIOB/MICE Membership (Desirable)
• 4D Synchro Modelling (Desirable)

This is your chance to contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects, shaping the future of energy while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability at every stage of the journey—from investment to construction and beyond.

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the “Offer an interview scheme”. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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