We are looking for a Pre Construction Planning Operations Manager in our Leeds business

Location: Leeds, Yorkshire 

Hours: Full Time, can consider flexible options 

What will you be responsible for?

In the role you will provide high level input to tender and bidding activities with a strong focus on planning and  programme strategy, identifying opportunities and risks and mitigate / maximising through early stage  strategic management of clients, supply chain and internal stakeholders

Your day to day will include:

• High level input into tender and preconstruction planning & project controls across pipeline of high value  construction projects. 
• Setting high standards and developing staff and ensuring high standards to be maintained to drive performance against regional business plan .
• Identity and enact operational improvements in the Integrated Programme management of Design,  Procurement and Construction processes bringing together leaders in each discipline.
  Implementing and maintaining governance over all programmes submitted for Tenders. 
• Working alongside SLT team , utilising reporting KPIs and regular peer reviews to spot early warning signs of  project stress and implement recovery measures where appropriate.
• Undertaking cross-region peer reviews of programmes and planning procedures, capturing best practice and  advising on correctional measures where identified.

What are we looking for?

This role of Pre Construction Planning Operations Manager  is great for you if:

• You hold a construction relevant degree e.g - Construction management, civil engineering, architecture) 
• You have operated in a tender / pre con planning function within the main contractor environment and be able to demonstrate strategic planning and pre construction 
  management experience. 
• You are expert in the usage of Asta and Primavera software 
• You demonstrate experience of directly and indirectly managing and influencing  construction professionals
• You hold full UK driving license 

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier