At 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.
You will be working in the Infrastructure OU in where we are responsible for bringing 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.
We are currently looking for a Head of Planning who will lead the planning function across the Infrastructure Operating Unit (OU). To maintain a consistently high standard of planning across our projects that contributes to the commercial success of the Operating Unit.
As the Head of Planning, you will:
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Lead the long, medium and short term planning approach for Skanska Infrastructure taking account of both the customer and Skanska’s planning requirements to ensure the planning team delivers a positive impact for projects and the wider business.
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Manage planning resources across the OU, providing clear functional leadership and direction. Lead planning recruitment and development.
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Drive collaboration between planning teams across projects and sectors with the aim of continuous improvement.
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Maintain, and where necessary, introduce, planning training for both the development of planners and non-planners to improve project performance. Establish and deliver training to maintain a pipeline of planners.
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Own the OU planning standards working with the planning team to introduce improvements where necessary. As appropriate, for consistency, these standards should be aligned with other OU and BU’s standards. Ensure all programmes are developed and managed inline with our OU wide planning standards.
We are looking for:
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Significant delivery and planning experience with a Tier 1 infrastructure contractor across all stages of a project lifecycle. Experience of various methods of planning and planning software and resource and cost loading programmes.
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Understanding of the construction market, all stages of a project, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements.
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Technical knowledge of construction techniques, principles and best practices probably developed through both formal education (degree / HNC/HND in Civil Engineering / Construction) and practical experience (site management with an infrastructure contractor).
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Professionally qualified - MICE or similar.
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Understanding of the impacts of various forms of contract on time and how to manage that within the programme.
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Experience of managing teams of planners.
What we offer:
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24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
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Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
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Professional development
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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 [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – 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.
