Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? Portakabin are looking for a Planning Manager to join our successful planning team in St Albans.
 
As an experienced Planning Manager, you will lead and manage a team to ensure effective distribution of resources and materials across bids and projects, following established processes.
 
Role Details:
• Annual salary up to £41,000 - dependent on skills and experience plus an annual bonus 
• Role based: East of England (London East, London North, East Midlands) but St Albans preferred.
• Permanent
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.

In this role you will be required to:

• Manage processes and procedures related to Master Data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Drive the modernisation and continuous improvement of planning and master data functions.
• Ensure full understanding and alignment of bid, project delivery, and product design workstreams.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce programme lead times and improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee the maintenance and optimal use of the ERP system.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations impacting planning activities.
• Take ownership of information and data management, ensuring data quality and accessibility.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience working in planning and resource management within the construction or manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coach a team to consistently deliver high-quality results.
• Strong ability to analyse and interpret technical information from multiple sources.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills, with proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Degree or higher qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Expert knowledge of operating CAD systems, with the ability to provide guidance and advice to peers.
• Grade differentiators - scope & complexity of responsibilities.
Skills
Project Management, Design Oversight, Resource Planning, Quality Control, Budget Management, Team Coordination, Risk Management, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Communication, Process Improvement.
NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit 
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day