Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading EPC company to recruit a Planning Manager for its site in East London.
The Planning Manager role comes with a salary of up to �70,000 + benefits package.
If you’re a Planning Manager with experience on heavy industrial or Industrial Water Treatment sites then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
As the Planning Manager you will:
* Lead the planning and scheduling function for the project, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and project objectives.
* Develop, manage, and control the master project schedule using Primavera P6 (or equivalent software).
* Provide strategic planning oversight, identifying risks, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for schedule improvement.
* Work closely with the Project Director, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure efficient coordination.
* Lead the progress reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis, providing clear insights to senior management and stakeholders.
* Manage and mentor a team of Planning Engineers, ensuring best practices in project controls.
* Ensure integration of subcontractor schedules into the overall project plan.
* Support the claims and variation process, offering detailed planning data and impact analysis.
* Conduct critical path analysis and proactively manage potential delays.
* Ensure full compliance with industry regulations, company procedures, and contract obligations (e.g., NEC, FIDIC).
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
* Extensive experience in a Planning Manager or Senior Planning Engineer role within an EPC, construction, or infrastructure environment.
* Strong background in water treatment, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
* Expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other planning software.
* Proven ability to manage complex schedules, risk assessments, and project controls.
* Understanding of contract management (NEC, FIDIC, or similar frameworks).
Personal skills
The Planning Manager role would suit someone who has:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from site teams to senior management.
* Detail-oriented and analytical: Able to break down complex schedules and provide clear, actionable insights.
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Salary and benefits of Planning Manager role
* Starting salary �65,000 – �70,000 + benefits package
* Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project with a leading EPC contractor
* Career development and training opportunities
INDPOW
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