Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for a seasoned Planning Manager to be an active member of a well-established utilities contractor, in a permanent position. Within this position, you will have the opportunity to support and manage a variety of Power, and Distribution and Transmission, projects, overseeing and maintaining the project plans.

-Competitive salary ranging from 80,000- 100,000 (depending on experience).

-Company pension scheme, health and life insurance, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

-Create and maintain efficient systems, from the beginning of the project to the end, using tools such as Primavera P6.

-Oversee 4D project planning development and promote collaborative planning activities to ensure effective project implementation.

-Observe the project's development, using the project requirements as a guide, to identify potential risks, challenges, or opportunities and adapting the plan to fit.

-Conduct site visits and gatherings to collect project development data, reporting any challenges or delays to project teams and the Senior Planning Manager.

-Develop ongoing project schedules and ensure that as-built plans are accessible at the project's end.

-Promote and build rapport with client advocates and internal teams, whilst also providing ongoing training opportunities, and software administration.

Requirements:

-Extensive experience in planning Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Civil projects, with an understanding of NEC3/4 contracts and HSE practices.

-Must have possession of a CSCS card.

-Strong proficiency in the use of software tools like Primavera P6 and the Microsoft Office suite, with solid scheduling and data handling abilities.

-Excellent communicator with the ability to coordinate and work with other professionals, in a fast-paced environment.

-Must have a proactive approach, with a problem-solving mindset, ensuring the identification of risks, challenges, and opportunities.