John Sisk & Son Ltd
Planning Manager
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Overview
Our Life Science & Tech business in the UK is looking for a new Lead Planner or Planning Manager for the business unit.
John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.
The Planning Manager is responsible for leading and delivering all planning and scheduling activities for assigned projects. Reporting to the Project Controls Lead or Lead Planner, the role ensures the development, implementation, and monitoring of robust project programmes in line with contractual requirements. The Planning Manager provides guidance to project teams, drives proactive decision-making, and supports timely project delivery.
Responsibilities
Planning and Scheduling
- Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules for design, procurement, and construction phases.
- Monitor programme progress, identify delays, and propose corrective actions.
- Ensure alignment of project activities with resources, constraints, and critical milestones.
- Prepare and update short-term lookahead programmes and monthly progress reports.
- Liaise with project teams to coordinate interfaces and dependencies across disciplines.
Reporting and Analysis
- Produce accurate and timely programme reports, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities.
- Support Project Controls Lead in the preparation of programme updates for senior management and clients.
- Conduct impact assessments for design changes, variation orders, and contractual amendments.
- Analyse programme performance, including schedule adherence, float utilisation, and critical path accuracy.
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Risk and Compliance
- Maintain project risk and opportunity registers related to planning and scheduling.
- Support audits and reviews of project schedules and planning processes.
- Ensure compliance with company planning procedures, contractual obligations, and statutory requirements.
Team Leadership and Development
- Mentor and support senior planners, planners, and junior planners.
- Promote best practice in planning, scheduling, and programme management across the project team.
- Support the development and implementation of planning procedures, templates, and systems.
- Coordinate training and development for planning staff to ensure competency and knowledge growth.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with project managers, site teams, design teams, and commercial staff to provide planning guidance.
- Support client reporting and attend project meetings as required.
- Ensure effective communication of programme updates, risks, and recovery plans across stakeholders.
Experience
Experience and Skills
- Extensive experience in construction planning and project scheduling.
- Strong knowledge of project planning software, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Proven ability to manage complex programmes across multiple disciplines.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Experience in coordinating planning activities with cost, risk, and resource management.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Training
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in planning management on medium to large-scale construction projects.
- Proficiency in planning and scheduling software.
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Desirable Qualifications and Training
- Membership of a recognised planning or project controls body (APM, PMI, or similar).
- Knowledge of BIM integration in planning processes.
- Experience in programme recovery and proactive risk management.
Additional Information
- Competitive salary.
- 26 days annual leave plus additional company days.
- Pension and benefits.
- Unlimited learning and development opportunities.
- Much more.
Our People and Recruitment Commitment
At Sisk Group, our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits, and be part of a great team.
All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted, and no introductory fees apply.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.
We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates from applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back, we want to hear from you.
All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.
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