Planning Lead

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As the Planning Lead for the SMC Rail Power JV, a Siemens Mobility and Costain Joint Venture, you will oversee the planning function, managing the development of the contract schedule, coordinating reporting requirements, and ensuring alignment with HS2 standards. Your role will involve collaborating with various functional teams, guiding the planning team, and driving innovation in the planning process.

You’ll make an impact by

Lead and supervise the Planning team, ensuring the application of SMC JV planning standards and relevant software across the project.Develop and maintain the contract schedule using Rolling Wave planning techniques, monitor progress, and report potential issues and delays, along with mitigation measures.Develop and implement planning strategies for both short and mid-term needs, ensuring effective integration with project teams.Coordinate with functional teams including BIM, design, risk, and project controls, and promote continuous improvement across the planning processes.Oversee planning workshops and collaborative planning sessions to enhance team collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.Liaise with external stakeholders, including the client’s planning team, to ensure the sharing of best practices and the integration of innovation into the planning process.Manage schedule risks and assess mitigation strategies.Lead the development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), calendars, and associated dates aligned with project requirements.Oversee interface management with various project functions to ensure planning integration.Provide leadership and development to the Planning team, ensuring skills, competencies, and a culture of collaboration.Promote innovation, equality, diversity, and inclusion within the team.

You'll make a difference by:

Leading a team of planning professionals to successfully manage complex project schedules.Ensuring that the planning approach aligns with project objectives and milestones.Driving innovation in planning tools and techniques to optimize project delivery.A degree in civil engineering or an appropriate professional qualification.Significant experience in senior planning management roles, particularly in multi-disciplinary teams.Expertise in Primavera P6, Tilos, and Cost and Resource Loading, with a proven track record in implementing Earned Value Management tools.Strong leadership and communication skills, with a thorough understanding of safety, environment, and risk management.

You’ll win us over by:

Having a degree in civil engineering or an appropriate professional qualificationHaving prior experience in senior planning management roleManagement of a large multi disciplinary planning teamHaving Thorough knowledge of the development and implementation of Asset structures,Planning Standards, WBS and Planning processes in an enterpriseCompetence in Primavera P6 and TilosBeing experienced in implementing Cost and Resource Loading in Primavera P6Being experience in implementing Earned Value Management toolsHaving Strong leadership and communication skills

You will benefit from

Competitive salary26 days holiday with an option to buy/sell up to 5 days per yearAttractive pension schemeSubsidised BUPA Healthcare

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At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.