Planning Manager

Position: Planning Manager (Permanent)
Location: Cow Hill

Part of the Volker Wessels UK Group, Volker Stevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

Volker Stevin are looking for a Planning manager! This really is a fantastic opportunity to join Volker Stevin and be the Planning Manager for Volker Energy.

Reporting to the Head of Planning and Sector/Regional Director be responsible for managing a team of Senior Planners and Planners, implementing the requirements of the regional projects planning/programme in accordance with the Volker Stevin Planning Standards, ensuring compliance with the business management systems. The role will also require delivery of project/tender programmes in line with a Senior Planners responsibilities.

An essential part of the role is to establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with the project team, customer, supply chain and the wider planning community, becoming an integrated member of the project team.

In addition to the above, the Planning Manager will be accountable to the Head of Planning and Sector Director for:

Managing Planning resource matching Planner/ team to scope and complexity of project and monitors and reviews as appropriate
Develops individuals and teams enhancing their performance
Effectively manages the performance of individuals / team to provide a quality service satisfying the Volker Stevin Planning Standards
Develop and implement systems / initiatives to suit organisational requirements - continual improvement
Enhance the trust and support of colleagues and managers
Provides appropriate reports and remedial measures to senior management team
Deliver training to planning team and wider Volker Stevin job families

In general, the Planning Manager will:

Actively develop their knowledge and experience of planning techniques, tools and competencies
Continually develop construction techniques knowledge and experience
Expert knowledge of various forms of contract, specifications, methods of measurements, ECI experience, procedures and have the ability to direct focus of teams to required output
Manage file and data storage within workspace/Asite and ensure team conform with quality standards
Be an active member of the Volker Stevin and Volker Wessels Planning Community
Live the Volker Stevin Way behaviours
Make safety the core of all planning activities

About you

Construction Knowledge - Have a broad knowledge of various construction methods and techniques, to an expert level in specific areas
A Degree or HND in a relevant subject is desirable, as is Professional membership of one or more of the following:
RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

Volker Stevin is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within Volker Wessels UK, Volker Stevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Option to buy additional annual leave
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
24/7 Virtual GP service

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