The Chief Operating Officer for this M/Contractor is seeking to appoint a sharp Planning Manager to be based in the Head office. This person will be involved in pre-construction & tender planning, managing the planning team and responsible for setting up an EVM System for the group.

This business is currently live in 8 Different countries and looking at heading past the £1 Billion mark in the next 24 Months

Would you describe yourself as a Planning Manager / Director that is able to see the bigger picture?  Yes you will be able to manage a team, present to clients, pull programs & tenders apart from first principles and  clearly see through reported versus actual.

The program may say you are 68% of the way through the program but where are the costs and progress. You will be setting up a Earned Value Management system that is a tool to be set up and utilized by the senior management. You will see the risks and challenges before it is too late. This role is about being proactive opposed to reactive.

Our client wants a planner that’s done the hard yards on site in a site engineering capacity before heading into project planning and working their way up the ladder.

A small project could be £20 Million and a large would be £200 Million. You will have the drive and attitude to get into the detail,  the added value in this role is about being hands on .We want to be very open from the off as this client are fast paced and expect a lot but reward very well.

This is a business that is growing so there are some fantastic opportunities to be well rewarded and experience the industry across the world. In this role you will impact actual change and you will certainly have a voice. You will NOT be a number lost within a PLC.

Client 

• Privately owned business
• Excellent cash position
• 20Years + In Business
• Track record on Data Centers, Industrial, Pharmaceutical & Food Sectors
• Incredibly entrepreneurial as a business

We want someone that sees beyond the baseline and sees risk & issues before they occur.  This person will understand how to work with a client to ensure that all obstacles are removed to ensure that progress and profitability occurs for both client and contractor.

Following is 100% crucial for NSR Associates & the client 

• Clear strength in stakeholder management & communication
• Analytical and methodical approach to work
• Sound Technical & Engineering background for Main Contractors
• Commercially and contractually astute
• Personality to win over people & build long term relationships
• Able to manage a sizeable team and grow it when needed
• P6 – Primavera – strong working knowledge

Criteria 

• Planning Manager / Lead for Main Contractors?
• Solid career history & references available upon request
• Happy to be based in the Head office and within 40 Minutes daily commute of Uxbridge – West London

This person will be able to start employment before the 1st of  February latest. If you are intrigued to find out more please send a word formatted CV to TIM : t.clark@nsrassociates.com and one of the team will connect with you to coordinate a confidential chat about this and your next career move.

We are looking for a rounded Design Manager that can work closely with the Pre-Construction & Project Teams. This Design Manager will be joining a dynamic and ambitious Main Contractor that are ever growing. Their fast paced nature, means they are stealing a march in the Industrial sector.

Do you have Pre & Post contract experience? Have you lead a Design process at Pre-Construction/Bid Stage as well as at execution delivery stage on site?

Are you able to see the risks & design clashes then able to come up with solutions when required? Do you have the ability to think outside the box, when working with the supply chain and client to make projects a success for all parties.

This opportunity is to be based mainly on site, with sometime spent at HQ outside Maidstone. Are you someone that likes to help collaborate with internal teams as well as having a positive impact on external parties? Making sure that design quality and all due diligence is compliant to manage project budgets and timelines.

Personal attributes for successful applications

• Can you keep you calm and work methodically under pressure
• Do you see the Design & Technical angles also the challenges before we hit an issue and this delays the build process
• Are you driven to get ahead in your career and no afraid of hard work
• Enjoy working within a team
• The client will NOT entertain hybrid working as this goes against the company ethos & culture

Do you have the following experience 

• Main or Sub Contractor experience in a Design Manager or Design Coordinator Capacity
• Design & Build  Experience
• Strong communication skills
• Construction Background relevant to the role be that Degree on HNC
• You will have the technical understanding to read drawings, review programs manage design issues and potential clashes
• Exposure to BIM is desirable but not essential

Interested to learn more then send a CV to b.walker@nsrassociates.com

Do you understand the importance’s and how significant a 0.5% saving on a tender submission, can be?

Are you experienced within the Pre-Construction team, do you have your finger on the pulse when it comes to bids and tender awards.

Our client, who has a strangle hold on the UK, European & now US market. Are looking for someone to join their team and be based in the HQ. Would joining a leading Main Contractor on the road to turning over £1 Billion, sound like the organisation you would thrive in?

The project values range from small projects of £25 Million to their major large scale projects of £250 Million.

Projects vary within differing sectors like:

• Data Centres
• Pharma & Life Science
• Logistics & Distribution

If you are wanting to be trusted with making decisions, feel like you have a voice that is listen to. This could be the career change that reignites your passion for the industry. Not wanting to just be a paper pusher, yet add real value at Tender & Pre-Construction Stage.

Duties:

• Prepare and review technical designs of the consultants.
• Oversee project designs and documentation.
• Oversee co-ordination of work undertaken by external sub-contractors and design consultants.
• Assist in resolving any technical problems faced by the technical department during the project design and/or construction stages, where required.

Non- Negotiables:

• Clear Main & or Sub Contractor experience.
• Civil Engineering Degree
• Prior Design & Build Experience
• Can do attitude to grab an opportunity by the scruff of the neck.

If you feel the above is of interest and your experience would be suitable, then please send me your updated CV to b.walker@nsrassociates.com

Join a leading Tier 1 Contractor with a robust pipeline of high-profile projects!

We are looking for a Senior Planner or aspiring Planning Manager to oversee a newly awarded £44Million Industrial project in Manchester. 

The ideal candidate will be someone who can ensure they have a comprehensive grasp of project dynamics, setting the foundation for successful planning, execution, and achievement of project objectives.

You will be working alongside the Project Manager with  a dotted line in the Group Head of Planning

Are you currently based in Manchester or in the North within commuting distance?

This role will be based on site 5 days a week – Please note there will be NO option of remote working 

Key Responsibilities:

• •Prepare, maintain, and monitor project schedules, ensuring all phases of construction are accounted for.
• •Collaborate with project managers to develop realistic timelines and milestones, identifying critical paths and potential bottlenecks.
• •Utilize your planning expertise to support the successful execution of complex projects.
• •Contribute to monthly progress reporting and oversee project/programme planning from initiation to completion.

Requirements:

• •4-6 years of planning experience with a Main Contractor
• •Proficiency in project management software, such as Primavera and Microsoft Project.
• •Previous experience in large-scale projects, ideally within Pharma, Data Centre, Hi-Tech, Distribution, or Warehouse sectors.
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you meet the above requirements and are interested to find out more, please send a Word formatted CV to:  h.burns@nsrassociates.com and I will coordinate a confidential chat.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Planner to join and lead a team for a large-scale Data Centre project in Glasgow with a Tier 1 Main Contractor.

This role offers the chance to showcase your expertise across multi-disciplinary projects in sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Retail, and Data.

If you are based in Glasgow or in the surrounding areas, how could you miss the opportunity of being part of building a £55Million Data Centre?

The right candidate will have excellent communication skills who can motivate and drive their team, meet client objectives, and consistently exceed expectations.

If you’re someone who thrives under pressure, thinks outside the box, and can break down barriers, this is the perfect next step in your career

This position will be based on site 5 days a week – Please be aware there is no option of remote working

Key Requirements:

• •Minimum 5 years’ planning experience with a Main Contractor
• •Proven track record with large-scale projects, particularly in Pharma, Data Centre, Hi-Tech Distribution, or Warehousing.
• •Proficiency in P6 and relevant software
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

If you meet the above requirements and are interested to find out more, please send a word formatted CV to:  h.burns@nsrassociates.com and I will coordinate a confidential chat.

We are seeking an energetic, sharp and driven Senior Project Manager for what is a fast track and challenging project. This is a £110 Million project based just over the Sussex border roughly 30-40 Minutes drive from Portsmouth or Petersfield.

We want this person to have clear experience within large scale Distribution & Industrial projects worth £35-40 Million.

You will have clear hands on experience looking after the full scope of work on site driving everything from program, quality and sub-contract management.

Can you protect the position of the business whilst looking to drive probability and program.

Reporting into the Project Director on site you will take full responsibility for for the activities in the field from lifts, sequencing and so on.

Can you think outside the box and adapt to weather conditions or design change ?

This right person will understand team spirit and have the ability to get the most out everyone around him/her, this includes sub-contractors, stakeholders, team mates. Career progression up to a director position could certainly be achieved for the right character ready to go the extra mile.

Project locations are predominantly based around the South Coast SOUTH of the M25 spreading across Kent, Sussex, Hampshire , Surrey and the Home Counties.

For this Main Contractor a small project would be £30 Million with their biggest to date at £220 Million. They are a cash rich business with a strong financial position and a great reputation across International Clients and the Key supply chain alike.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of x2  industrial/ factory projects delivered
• Strong communication skills
• CSCS
• SMSTS
• First Aid

Duties and responsibilities:

• Planning and successfully delivering industrial projects
• Site management while supervising and coordinating staff, sub-contractors, plant, materials and management information
• Maintaining strict quality control procedures
• Reporting on financial and operational progress
• Escalating any risk or financial positions that need attention by management
• Managing a harmonious client , building trust and able to have the good as well as awkward conversations related to cost and time

If this position is of interest & keen on a confidential discussion, please send an updated CV in word format including project experience, scopes and project values to Tim on:  t.clark@nsrassociates.com