Planning Manager – Lower Thames Crossing

Overview

Lead planning and scheduling for the Lower Thames Crossing infrastructure project

Key Responsibilities

• kpi reporting
• contract scheduling
• tender planning
• resource management
• utilities integration
• risk management

Tasks

-Data-Driven Decisions – Produce KPIs and programme insights to support leadership decisions. -Contract Delivery – Guide the team in producing and maintaining the Contract Programme. Monitor progress, manage baselines, and implement change control. -Tender Leadership – Define planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements. Oversee the planning team to deliver compelling, winning tender programmes. -Strategic Planning & Scheduling – Develop robust programmes across tender and contract stages, ensuring logical sequencing and alignment with project goals. -Resource & Contract Oversight – Optimise resources, manage subcontractor/supplier input, and drive performance. -Leadership & Mentorship – Develop junior planners and foster a culture of continuous improvement. -Utilities & Power Integration – Coordinate planning for utilities and power systems, ensuring milestones are met and aligned with wider project delivery. -Critical Path & Risk Management – Analyse programme risk and critical path, advising stakeholders on mitigation and corrective actions. Apply advanced risk techniques (TRA, QSRA).

Requirements

• primavera
• ms project
• bim
• risk analysis
• nec contracts
• communication

What You Bring

-Proven expertise in planning major infrastructure or civil engineering projects. -Strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders and lead teams. -Demonstrated experience of utilities and power system planning on major projects. -Skilled in TRA, QSRA, risk analysis, and 4D/BIM integration. -Technical skills in Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, MS Project, and Excel. -Deep knowledge of construction methodologies, NEC contracts, and earned value management.

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Benefits

-Competitive salary + bonus opportunities -25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays -Up to 7% employer pension contribution -Life assurance, EAP, and family-friendly policies -Access to industry-leading training and qualifications -Volunteering opportunities to make a real impact -Professional fees paid + chartership pathways -Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility

About Balfour Beatty Plc

-It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities. -Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades. -Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency. -An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

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