Program Manager NEW

Tipton, West Midlands
Reed

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.