Planning Manager – London

At Dornan we are currently recruiting for Planning Manager to join a major Project in London.

Reporting to the Group Planning Director, the Planning Manager will be responsible for all aspects of Planning and Scheduling on a project including execution of the schedule from commencement to completion of works. In addition, the Planning Manager will be responsible for the establishment & implementation of Dornan's standard Project Controls Procedures & Systems applicable to the project scope, and any client specified planning related deliverables. The Planning Director will provide functional support to the Planning Manager.

Your Team

You'll join a hardworking, ambitious, and supportive team where your ideas matter and your development is genuinely prioritised. At Dornan, we invest in long‑term career growth through structured progression pathways and continuous training support.

Responsibilities:

• Managing & leading a team of 2 Planners initially
• Ensuring team is structured and roles & responsibilities are clearly defined
• Ensure team and individual deadlines are met
• Project Planning using ASTA PowerProject
• Using Softwares like Excel, Power BI & Bluebeam to producing day to day deliverables
• Develop Pre-Construction, Construction and Commissioning Program's as part of the Dornan project team
• Ensure Site walks are carried out on a weekly basis to ensure the planner is familiar with the projects progress
• Scheduled and ad hoc discussions with all/any project team members around day to day site issues/events
• Manage the planning process in terms of developing and managing the project lifecycle in terms of planning & progress, driving the Dornan team to engage
• Attend formal and informal project meeting and reviews with all stakeholders, including internal to Dornan, Clients, Suppliers, Service Providers and Subcontractors.
• Maintain good relations and facilitate exchange of information between client and Dornan, as well as internally to assure alignment of strategic objectives.
• Be an active member in the cross-functional project team, liaising with Commercial Engineering, Procurement, Construction, QA, Turnover, and other Functions; identify potential areas of concern and resolve them before they become issues.