Planning Manager

Job Profile

We are looking for an experienced Planning Manager to lead our project planning team. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, precision, and a deep understanding of the construction industry to ensure projects are completed on time, and within budget. This role requires strategic planning, effective communication, and robust project management skills.

At Mott MacDonald, we are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that's defining our future. It's our people who power that performance. We employ brilliant people, and we trust them to do brilliant things.

Main Responsibilities Include:

• Work Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge in the understanding of stages of planning i.e., pre-contract (Procurement) and post-contract stages.
  • Understanding of work methods of different packages.
  • Conversant in all packages of structural, finishes, and long lead equipment.
  • Working understanding of electrical and mechanical packages.
  • High proficiency in MS Project/Primavera P6.
• Pre-Contract Work
  • Review of basic plan shared by the Client, validate with various work packages and lead time required.
  • Prepare a baseline integrated plan for the overall project.
  • Review the schedule proposed by various contractors/vendors during the bid evaluation.
  • Review the work packages and their ordering plan and escalate concerns if any.
  • Conducting monthly meetings.
• Post-Contract Work
  • Review and freeze baseline schedule of each work package contractor/vendor.
  • Review of contractors’ monthly plan and commenting on the resource plan for its alignment.
  • Tracking of baseline plan of each of major vendors.
  • Organizing monthly meetings.
• Documentation and MIS Reporting
  • Keep all records of monthly project plan versus progress.
  • Flagging concerns on slippages and supporting the digital champion on risk register.
  • Preparation of monthly project report with support from other members.

We are a collection of leading experts who combine our different expertise to stay ahead of the curve and move the industry forward. Contributing towards career-defining projects that create essential social outcomes.

The Candidate Must Have:

• Experience of working in Industrial, Manufacturing, Production projects / similar project will be preferred.
• In-depth technical skills related to planning, scheduling, monitoring, and project controls in the construction of industrial buildings.
• Be a team player and good coordination with the team members.
• Knowledge in the understanding site layout drawings, Engineering drawings, technical specifications, bill of materials.
• Conversant in all packages of Civil, Structural, Finishes and basic understanding of MEP services integration.
• Working knowledge of project management best practices related to Planning.
• Solid communication and team working skills.
• Ability to navigate stressful work situations.
• Experience on MS Project / Primavera.
• Any digital app-based application knowledge (if any).
• Adept at MS Office applications.

Preferable Criteria:

• Experience in Industrial projects preferred.
• Conversant in industrial long lead equipment packages.

Minimum Qualification:

• BE / BTech in Civil / Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 15 to 17 Years.
• Industry: Industrial Projects.
• Functional Area: As mentioned above.

With so many opportunities to learn, grow and excel, the possibilities are as varied as every individual to shape the career that's right for you. Whether you want to pursue excellence in a specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you're connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best.

As a proudly employee-owned business, we're here to benefit our clients, our communities, and each other. Our shared success enables us to invest in creating a platform for everyone to feel safe and valued, empowered with the right tools and right support, in a place where fairness and integrity run deep.

Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

We can offer (subject to Company’s policy):

- Safe working environment

- Competitive annual leave and sick leaves

- Group incentive scheme

- Group term life insurance, Workmen’s compensation and Group medical insurance coverage

- Short and Long-term Global employment opportunities

- Global collaboration and knowledge sharing

- Digital Innovation and Transformation

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.