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The Planning Manager – Earthworks leads the planning function for all earthworks activities on a major infrastructure project. You will manage a team of planners who support the site delivery teams, ensuring that this critical early phase of the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The role requires strong leadership, deep technical planning expertise, and the ability to coordinate complex interfaces across design, procurement, construction, and supply chain partners.

Job Responsibilities

Programme Leadership

  • Develop, manage, and continuously update the main earthworks programme, ensuring all changes are accurately incorporated and progress is reported weekly and monthly.
  • Ensure programme content complies with planning procedures, standards, and governance requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with delivery teams to define logical sequencing, construction methodology, and the most efficient strategy for delivering the works.

Reporting & Controls

  • Support the Alliance Programme team by providing earthworks programme inputs, narratives, and performance metrics for weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Produce all planning deliverables, including detailed programmes, planning philosophies, presentations, and contract‑compliant documentation.
  • Ensure alignment between the master programme, medium‑term plans, and short‑term schedules, communicating changes clearly to all stakeholders.

Coordination & Communication

  • Liaise with site teams and supply chain partners to monitor progress, identify issues, and ensure planned progress is maintained.
  • Communicate programme strategies, targets, production rates, and methodologies clearly to the earthworks delivery team.
  • Incorporate environmental and ecological constraints—such as soil and water management—into the programme.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Mentor and develop the earthworks planning team, fostering a high‑performing, technically capable planning function.
  • Support resource management activities, ensuring efficient allocation of labour, plant, and logistics to meet project objectives.

Data, Risk & Contract Management

  • Analyse project data and KPIs to identify trends, deviations, and risks, providing data‑driven insights to senior leadership.
  • Manage contract programmes with subcontractors and suppliers, reviewing submissions and providing substantiation for acceptance or rejection.
  • Notify and assess changes in line with contract requirements, advising leadership on impacts to key milestones and interface points.
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