Elusav Recruitment has an exciting opportunity with a leading European engineering contractor for an experienced Planning Manager to join a major data centre project based in Mons, Belgium. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of the Business Unit, this role will take full ownership of planning activities across the division and sit on the Divisional Management Team, playing a key role in shaping project delivery strategy.
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
This is a permanent opportunity with an organisation renowned for its strong reputation, collaborative culture, and genuine commitment to employee wellbeing. With consistently low attrition rates, the company is known for investing in its people, making this an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, technically complex project while building a long-term career.
Responsibilities:
* Main reporting line to Divisional Planning Manager.
* Also reports directly to Divisional Operations Team.
* Member of the Planning Department Management Team.
* Advising and supporting Divisional & SBU Management teams.
* Responsible for all aspects of Planning within assigned portfolio of projects.
* Assessing and reporting on schedule risk levels.
* Hiring, managing, training, coaching, supporting, developing, leading Planning staff.
* Promoting Schedule Literacy.
* Providing training for MDs, OMs, PMs, CMs & construction teams in Planning related topics.
* Communicating with the Client in support of the business.
* Responsible for implementing the Planning SOPs.
* Ensuring that appropriate Planning & Progress systems are in place on each project.
* Troubleshooting any Planning related issues.
* Supporting and advising on bids and tenders including project selection process.
* Assisting in the preparation of claims and providing data for contractual disputes.
* Advising on and developing best practice for the company.
* Improving and advancing Planning within the company.
* Assisting with Planning Department innovation initiatives.
* Covering Divisional Planning Manager responsibilities when required.
* Covering Senior Planner responsibilities when required.
* Travelling to projects, as required, to carry out the above duties.
* In all aspects, maintaining objectivity and factual reporting.
* Assuming roles as part of the Planning Department Management Team subsidiary functions.
* All other duties associated with the role.
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years' experience working in planning on large-scale construction projects.
* Be proficient using Primavera P6, Earned Value Management, Excel. xphnsxz
* Clear understanding of construction methodologies and sequence.
* Able to produce a programme to plan and monitor the works from the necessary information (drawings/model/SOW etc.).
Contact:
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