Planning Manager

Description and requirementsAt Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society. In our Infrastructure team, we bring design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide - combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places. You will be working in the Infrastructure OU based in Liverpool in where we are responsible for building world-class rail solutions nationwide - from new stations and bridges to major network upgrades. With safety, efficiency and sustainability at the heart of our work, we collaborate closely with customers to meet passenger and freight needs while leaving a lasting positive impact on communities and the environment. We are currently looking for a Planning Manager who will lead the site planning team, in a rail environment, to develop programmes that accurately describe the way the project will be delivered, that manages time risk and that the project team and customer can trust. As the Planning Manager, you will: • Develop the planning approach for a project taking into account both our customers and Skanska's planning requirements. This approach should focus on how the planning team deliver a positive impact for the project. • Lead and develop the project planning team. • Establish the project level collaborative planning approach to drive engagement of the whole project team with the programme. This will include the presentation of programme information in numerous ways - time chainage, 4D, short term planning, phasing diagrams, etc. • Interrogate the programme and identify areas for improvements, risk reduction and potential issues across the whole project. Use this detailed understanding of the programme to deliver strategic planning decisions. • Carry out regular peer reviews of the programme challenging the programme with both the planners and wider project team. • Work with project controls team to develop planning reporting for the project. This reporting should be adaptable and be able to be interrogated by different members of the project team maximising automation to focus planners time on value added tasks. We are looking for: • Significant planning experience with a Tier 1 infrastructure contractor. Experience of various methods of planning and planning software. • Experience of working in a live rail environment and knowledge of Network Rail standards, etc. • Understanding of the construction market, all stages of a project, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements. • Technical knowledge of construction techniques, principles and best practices probably developed through both formal education - degree Civil Engineering and practical experience (site management with an infrastructure contractor). • Understanding of the impacts of various forms of contract on time and how to manage that within the programme. What we offer: • 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family • Financial wellbeing and employee assistance • Professional development • Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave) Inclusion and Diversity We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way. Flexible working Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore. Reasonable adjustments We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call - Option 5 & 1. Closing date We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change. If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.