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Murphy is recruiting for a Planning Manager to lead a planning team delivering water projects, the role will be based out of Preston with travel to project sites across Cumbria, Lancaster, Liverpool and Southport.

We provide end-to-end services for major water and sewage companies such as Thames Water, Severn Trent Water, Northern Ireland Water, Yorkshire Water and United Utilities, and for several water-only companies including SES Water, Bristol Water and South East Water.

We also provide a full design, build, operate and maintain service for Uisce Éireann and we currently operate over 25 of their facilities, ensuring they run efficiently and comply fully with EPA regulations.

A day in the life of a Murphy Planning Manager

Lead the planning team on a day-to-day basis, including line and/or functional management. 
Inspire and empower individuals within their portfolio to deliver high quality standards and outputs as well as inspire career growth
Ensure there is alignment between Operations, Commercial and Planning resources on projects – single version of the truth.
Undertake audits and reviews to ensure planning requirements are followed, minimise non-compliance, drive high standards and ultimately improve project / business performance.
Contribute to the development of business unit and sector plans and strategies.
Develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the Client and other project stakeholders (internal and external)
Support the work winning function on development of tenders from first principles and ensure work willing governance processes are adhered to.
Ensure that there is accurate and transparent reporting of progress, challenge management, risk and opportunities in relation to the programme.
Ensure that programmes and associated progress reports are regularly updated and submitted to the Client in accordance with the requirements of the contract.
Managing Compensation events from Subcontractors and to Client   

Still interested, does this sound like you?

Experienced Planning Manager or Senior Planner
Experience managing a team of planners
Contract planning for a Tier 1 contractor
Fully conversant and efficient in the use of P6
Stakeholder management & experience of representing the company in front of Clients at planning and business performance meetings
Mentoring / coaching and professional development experience