Job Description
Construction Planner / Programme Manager- Hospital Life cycle Programme Temp to Perm Equivalent to 65,000 plus car when permanent Hybrid working Hays is working with a major facilities and construction partner to recruit a Senior Planner for a long-term hospital life cycle programme.This is not purely a technical planning role. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the programme, understand the wider construction and commercial picture and confidently lead programme conversations with senior stakeholders and delivery teams. The environment adds another level of complexity. The programme incorporates hospital, PFI, lifecycle, fire safety, passive fire, maintenance, M&E and construction activity, all being delivered within a live operational setting. The lifecycle programme is valued at approximately 5m to 8m, alongside contracts worth around 8m per year, with the wider contract running through to 2042. The role You will take ownership of the integrated programme and provide the project team and senior stakeholders with a clear view of progress, risk, dependencies and priorities. Develop, maintain and control integrated programmes across lifecycle, maintenance, construction and building services. Take ownership of programme activity relating to Schedule 38, fire safety, passive fire, defects, capital works and operational activities. Work across multiple workstreams, understanding how each element affects the wider programme. Lead programme discussions with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, contractors and key stakeholders. Confidently present and explain programme information in operational, client and governance meetings. Challenge sequencing, durations, dependencies and delivery assumptions where required. Identify critical paths, delays and emerging programme risks before they impact delivery. Develop practical mitigation and recovery plans to get programmes back on track. Understand how design, procurement, commercial d