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.