Projects & Programmes Directorate
Position: Planning Manager
Salary: Circa £55,000 + Excellent benefits
Location: London SE1
Type: Permanent contract
Transport for London’s Surface Transport Projects & Programmes directorate deliver some of the highest profile, most complex and diverse infrastructure work in the UK. Our team has the widest range of responsibilities and the knowledge that you keep a world city moving for 8.6 million people. That is what is on offer when you join Surface Transport’s Projects and Programmes Directorate (PPD) at Transport for London.
PPD is a 300-strong centre of excellence. We have over 80 showcase projects currently live – all part of a 10-year, £4 billion investment in the capital’s surface transport system. Everything from the £1 billion Silvertown Tunnel to the £200m cycle superhighways, to the £75m re-letting of the Congestion Charge contract and £120m replacement of key road and railway bridges.
We are now looking for a talented, experienced Planning Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for:
Managing the implementation of consistent and effective planning and scheduling tools and techniques, processes and standards across PPD, inline with TfL and industry best practice
You will be responsible for provision of timely and high quality information, guidance and specialist advice on planning and scheduling across all (circa 100) Surface Transport projects and programmes within PPD’s remit
The role will work with the Head of Portfolio Office to implement the vision for the Portfolio Office to become a projects control centre of excellence. This will involve taking accountability for the effectiveness of planning and scheduling processes within PPD and identifying clear action plans required to build planning and scheduling capabilities within PPD through targeted initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will be responsible for applying advanced knowledge in the technical/professional discipline of planning and scheduling for the analysis and resolution of issues within a projects and programmes framework, including benchmarking against best practice and implementing innovative solutions. You will be responsible for leading and managing the implementation of consistent planning and scheduling tools and techniques and processes and standards across PPD.
You must possess effective communication skills in order to lead and motivate teams, with knowledge of working in a complex multi-functional and matrixed environment. Ideally you will have a qualification in Project Management, e.g PRINCE2 or APMP and knowledge of Primavera P6.
You must have gained a reputation in understanding and implementing planning and scheduling standards, processes, tools and techniques across a wide range of projects and programmes with sound knowledge of MS Project.
At Transport for London, we support all our people to make the very most of their talent and potential. You will enjoy huge scope to progress - both personally and professionally – at the heart of an innovative and inclusive organisation.
You can also look forward to a unique range of benefits. These include:
Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you and a nominated partner/family member on the TfL network
A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest-free loan
Minimum of 30 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
Private healthcare discounted scheme - optional
Tax-efficient childcare payments
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers including discounted Eurostar travel
To apply, please visit tfl.gov.uk/careers
Closing date: Friday 1 April @ 23:59
Application Process
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter (max 2 A4 sides for each). You should think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description and ensure the details that you submit in your application are clearly aligned to the requirements of the role.
Short listing may be carried out on the basis of your answers to job-specific questions and other information that you submit.
We aspire to be as diverse as the city we serve, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
