Lendlease are a globally integrated real estate group, we draw on decades of experience and the latest thinking in development, design, placemaking, construction and investments to deliver iconic and enormously successful places.
With UK roots going back over 100 years, Lendlease’s Construction business brings deep knowledge and capability to all that we do. We are a trusted construction partner to many of the most respected private and public sector organisations in the UK.
Whether a new build, a repurposed or reconstructed property, a heritage restoration or a multi-phased development, our clients trust us to drive delivery, deal with complexity, and provide strategic and long-term economic and social value with innovative and sustainable solutions.
The role
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Planning Manager (Assistant / Junior Planner), to work on a defence project in Bicester. You will be initially based in Birmingham through pre con (hybrid) then out to the project.
What will you do?
- Develop in conjunction with the Project Team the project planning, programme and delivery strategy for both bids and projects.
- In conjunction with the project team, develop the preconstruction and construction methodology to enable the most efficient and effective delivery of the project.
- Develop the project plan, programme and Planning Report in accordance with our planning procedures.
- Provide experienced based solutions for delivering the project and consideration by the Project Team.
- Report project progress at regular intervals against the contract and delivery programmes, or other nominated programmes
- Support the project team in the creation and statusing of medium and short-range programmes.
- Project Controls - Produce data to support regular status updates and the weekly project dashboard providing updates on progress and key issues.
- Prepare \ support reports and documents supporting the role of ‘the project conscience’ to inform the Project Senior Leadership Team and the Business Unit on matters related to programme.
- Assist in chairing the weekly planning meeting to coordinate project programmes, progress update, delay records and key forthcoming milestones.
- Review change proposals and advise on time impact.
- Assess and record time impacts of delays
- Record as built production rates and delays to provide benchmarking for future projects.
- In conjunction with the BIM Manager, coordinate the 4D BIM model.
- Facilitate project team understanding and ownership of the plan and programme.
- Support the development of Project Team Members in the use of Planning technique and tools.
- Support and input into initiatives to further enhance our Planning Procedures and Processes
You will bring
- Understanding of construction methodology, building technology, pre-construction processes and procurement methods
- Understanding of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt approach dependent on the situation and audience.
- Ability to produce reports and diagrams to a high standard to convey proposed sequences and methodologies.
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6
- Strong knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls
What we provide
- Flexible and hybrid work options
- Industry leading pension scheme
- Private medical health benefit and dental plan options
- Enhanced parental leave
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
- Wellbeing leave
- Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
- 24/7 confidential Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
Belong at Lendlease
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Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.
