Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.
We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.
We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.
What we are recruiting for:
We are currently looking for a Planning Manager with digital and data transformation experience for a fixed term contract 6 - 12 Months.
Roles & responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using recognised planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
- Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and ensure alignment with project scope and objectives.
- Monitor progress against baseline plans, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support risk and change management processes by assessing impacts on schedules and resources.
- Prepare regular progress reports and dashboards for stakeholders, highlighting key milestones and risks.
- Facilitate planning workshops and ensure stakeholder engagement in schedule development.
- Integrate multiple workstreams and dependencies within programme-level plans.
- Ensure compliance with organisational governance frameworks and planning standards.
Experience & background:
- Proven experience in project planning within complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
- Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
- Strong analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Understanding of project lifecycle methodologies
- Relevant qualification in project management or planning (e.g., APM, PMI, or equivalent).
- Experience in infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects is desirable.
We will provide:
- Car allowance
- Flexible and hybrid work options (3 days in client office)
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- Private medical health benefit
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
- 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
- Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
- 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
- Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
- Industry leading parental leave
Belong at Bovis
We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.
We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.
Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.
Bovis
Building Relationships
We do what’s right, always
We succeed together
We bring energy
We are Bovis
Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.
Top Skills
What We Do
Together we create value through places where communities thrive.
Every day, people around the world live, work, shop, play or travel via an asset created by Lendlease.
Lendlease is an international company with an Australian heritage, as well as local expertise across the core markets of Australia, Asia, the Americas and Europe.
Very few organisations can build cities from scratch, including the infrastructure to connect people, with skills to design, develop, fund, build and manage, but we can. Our projects span key sectors including development, construction, communities and healthcare development.
We purposefully seek to hire people who share our values and passion to make a positive impact. Whether big or small, we make a difference and all of us have a part to play in our success. Together we make a difference.
