Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.
We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection, and Technical Support Services (TSS).
At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.
Description
- Main reporting line to Group Planning Manager
- Also reports directly to Divisional Managing Director
- Member of the Planning Department Management Team
- Member of the Divisional Management team
- Advising and supporting Divisional Management teams
- Responsible for all aspects of Planning within the Division
- Reporting to EMT on Planning KPIs on behalf of Divisional Management team
- Assessing and reporting on schedule risk levels
- Hiring, managing, training, coaching, supporting, developing, leading Planning staff
- Providing training for MDs, OMs, PMs, CMs & construction teams in Planning related topics
- Communicating with the Client in support of the business
- Responsible for implementing the Planning SOPs
- Ensuring that appropriate Planning & Progress systems are in place on each project
- Troubleshooting any Planning related issues
- Supporting and advising on bids and tenders including project selection process
- Assisting in the preparation of claims and providing data for contractual disputes
- Advising on and developing best practice for the company
- Improving and advancing Planning within the company
- Assisting with Planning Department innovation initiatives
- Covering Group Planning Manager responsibilities when required
- Covering Planning Manager / Senior Planner responsibilities when required
- Travelling to projects, as required, to carry out the above duties
- In all aspects, maintaining objectivity and factual reporting
- Assuming roles as part of the Planning Department Management Team subsidiary functions
- All other duties associated with the role
Essential Criteria for the Role
- Knowledge of Mercury procedures and practices (for internal promotions)
- General construction knowledge of sequences and interactions
- Ability to work and communicate with project teams and business management
- Ability to communicate with client
- Level of experience (sectoral experience can be a factor)
- Specific subcontractor planning experience (as opposed to client-side or MC)
- Ability to train / coach / develop juniors
- Ability to manage teams
- Drive and initiative
- Skill level on software
Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.