Planning Manager

3 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Mace Full time

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in March subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our Consult and Construct businesses we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project: A data centre that will be five storeys high. The steel frame will have over 18,000 pieces of steel and the data centre cooling will be delivered by 160 roof mounted fluid coolers. The system has a ring main boasting 1m diameter pipework that will take eight days to fill. The project also includes building an administration building and a substation supplying 264KV via a diverse array of four 66KV supplies. There are 14 different envelope types on the project which aims to deliver a BREEAM Excellent rating.

Collaborates with the planning function on allocated project and contributes, as required. Verifies projects/ tenders to ensure alignment to define planning processes; ensure projects/ tenders are appropriately planned, scheduled and monitored. Supports Project Management function in the delivery of the project, as required, ensuring they are delivered on time and profitably. Responsible for the planning of medium complexity projects, a portfolio of smaller projects or sections of larger projects.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:
  • You will be an advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
  • You will possess expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
  • You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
  • You will manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
  • You will support the long-term success of Planning performance for specified engines/sectors/hubs, and the overall contribution to the broader company goals.
  • You will support the Planning function in ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.
  • Develops detailed plans taking full cognisance of logistics/site/project constraints
  • Interfaces with Project Team, contributing to the production of the weekly progress report to the project team and understand functional obligations under form of contract.
  • Reviews and captures productivity to measure progress.
  • Communicates effectively with the client , project team and stakeholders.
  • Incorporates sustainable design and procurement process within integrated programmes.
  • Ensures health and safety through programme integration.
  • Establishes and oversees project work plan and deadlines.
  • Undertakes tasks required to full fill the requirements of the project/assignment.
  • Responsible for coordinating activities for team.
  • Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:
  • You will support senior management in negotiations, contract development and other business development, ensuring that due diligence is applied.
  • You will support the long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
  • You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:
  • You will support your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
  • You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
  • You will develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the Client and other project stakeholders, both internal and external.

You'll need to have:
  • Exposure working as a Primavera P6 project planner on large-scale construction projects ideally for a tier 1 contractor or a client-side
  • A construction-related degree (civil/structural engineering, or construction/project management or equivalent).
  • Experience working on large projects/programmes.
  • A construction or project management background.
  • Working on a large portfolio of projects.
  • Mentoring and upskilling of inexperienced planners.
  • Implementation of planning principles within the project management community.
  • Working with a large range of stakeholders.
  • Planning of complicated infrastructure projects and summarisation of these into portfolio-level schedules.
  • Experienced P6 user (P6 pro).
  • Experience with ASTA Power Project preferred
  • Familiarisation with P6 EPPM (Web) - for configuration management - see below.
  • Management of large data sets into simple reporting formats, through coding and layout manipulation.
  • Knowledge of baseline control and configuration.
  • Experience in scheduling import and export.
  • Competency to produce programmes and sequence plans with minimal supervision.
  • Intermediate software user
  • Ability to provide schedule outputs in a various formats to suit the audience/context.
  • Established experience in built environment and with projects.
  • Understands different procurement routes and types and forms of contract.
  • Basic understanding of Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) stages.
  • Able to respond to all client/stakeholder requests effectively and sensitively.
  • Communicate & present to project team on programme drivers, goals & issues, etc.
  • Listens effectively and probes for new and diverse ideas.
  • Working towards professional qualification (e.g. CIOB, APM, PMI).
  • Other relevant qualifications specific to local requirements.
  • Construction related Degree level qualification.

You'll also have:
  • Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
  • Extensive experience in the successful planning of projects and programmes in the Construction sector.
  • Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen.
  • Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
  • Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on
  • Understanding of contract administration.
  • Exposure to the principles or use of different types of contracts.
  • Effective decision-making skills.
  • Ability to challenge constructively.
  • Management skills.
  • Relevant degree in the built environment, business/management studies, etc.., or NVQ level 3.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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