Planning Manager

About Us

Places for everyone. That’s our mission. To shape cities, create connected communities and deliver workplaces of the future, right around the world.
As a globally integrated real estate group, we draw on decades of experience and the latest thinking in development, design, placemaking, construction and investments to deliver iconic and enormously successful places. 

We are recruiting for a Planning Manager to join our construction business to deliver a major new build project located in Central London. The Planning Manager will work with the operations team to develop the most efficient project methodology and execute the timely delivery of a project.

What will you do?

• Develop the project plan, programme and planning report in accordance with Lendlease planning procedures
• In conjunction with the project team, develop the preconstruction and construction methodology to enable the most efficient and effective delivery of the project
• Identify any rectification actions required and influence the parties responsible to complete these actions
• At agreed regular intervals report project progress against the contract and delivery programmes
• Support the project team in the creation and statusing of medium and short range programmes
• Produce a weekly project dashboard to provide weekly updates on progress and key issues
• Act as the project conscience and the project directors right hand man advising on critical issues and strategy as appropriate
• Assist in chairing the weekly planning meeting to coordinate project programmes, progress update, delay records and key forthcoming milestones
• Review change proposals for time impact
• Assess and record time impacts of delays – Event Analysis
• Record as built production rates and delays to provide benchmarking for future projects
• In conjunction with the BIM Coordinator, coordinate the 4D BIM model
• Facilitate project team understanding and ownership of the plan and programme

You will bring

• Good understanding of construction methodology and building technology
• Good understanding of pre-construction processes and procurement methods
• An appreciation of the primary forms of construction contracts and the key commercial terms
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and senior management
• Ability to produce reports and diagrams to convey proposed sequences and methodologies
• Working knowledge of P6
• Knowledge of CPA planning techniques and project controls

What we provide

At Lendlease we are place makers and value creators and, for us to deliver on these strategic priorities, we recognise that the health and wellbeing of our people comes first. By combining awareness, prevention, and support for financial, mental, physical and lifestyle wellbeing, we provide a structure that empowers everyone at Lendlease to thrive. Want to find out more about our benefits click here.

Belong at Lendlease

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm.

We strive for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we work; and for everyone to feel they belong.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.

Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.