Head of Planning
Job Introduction
The Head of Planning has overall responsibility for the Planning Management and development of the delivery programme for Stage 2 of the Area South contract including co-ordination and administration of the periodic CL32 reports required under the NEC Contract. In addition, the role requires the ongoing development of SCS planning standards and structures, planning resources in conjunction with the Delivery Units, supply chain interfaces including design and consents and the overall construction programme for Stage Two aligned with HS2 requirements.
The Head of Planning reports to the Operations Managing Director.
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Role Responsibility
- Leading and supervising the Planning team, including briefing, upskilling and guidance of the project team, subcontractors and suppliers on the SCS Planning approach and relevant software.
- Development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), calendars and dates to be used by SCS, aligned with the Asset Structure, Cost Break Down Structure (CBS) and Employer`s Data Dictionary.
- Responsible for the development, progress monitoring and regular updating of the Stage Two Programme, including reporting, forecasting of potential problem areas and proposing mitigation measures.
- Assessment of programme risks and programme risk analysis, including development and implementation of mitigation measures.
- Managing interfaces with other functional teams including, but not limited to: BIM Team, design team, risk, project controls and construction execution.
- Facilitating and managing planning workshops and collaborative planning sessions.
- Responsible for liaison with the Project Controls Manager, Reporting Manager and Change Management for all related matters.
- Liaising with the client’s Planning team, stakeholders and with other works packages to communicate the SCS Planning approach and to ensure sharing of best practice, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Promoting the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement of the SCS Planning approach, modification of standard processes and procedures for effective and continuous improvement.
- Guiding and developing the Planning team in terms of skills & competencies as well as encouraging behaviours / cultures supporting collaboration, assistance in recruiting of Planning personnel.
- Driving innovation, EDI and the upskilling of the Planning and project team to deliver a next generation Planning approach and continuous improvement.
The Ideal Candidate
- Degree in civil engineering or an appropriate professional qualification
- Prior experience in senior planning management role
- Management of a large multi disciplinary planning team
- Thorough knowledge of the development and implementation of Asset structures, Planning Standards, WBS and Planning processes in an enterprise environment.
- Competence in Primavera P6 and Tilos
- Knowledge of Safety, Environment and Risk Management
- Strong leadership and communication skills
About the Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2.
It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
Please see the disability confident commitments:
To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
- Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
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