Planning Manager in Manchester

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

The project: This role is required as part of a team covering three highways projects. Mace provides NEC4 project management services (including all support functions to undertake the role) to meet the responsibilities of the NEC Project Manager under the construction and technical assurance contracts including providing all assessments, reports, acceptance, notices, and certificates required in the relevant contract. Mace will undertake contract management and contract administration of all project supplier contracts (e.g. Utility providers) in relation to each scheme on behalf of the client.

Mace will lead reporting, feedback and the provision of advice on financial performance and forecasting, cost and schedule performance, cost auditing and assurance, risk management and contract compliance and performance for the client's project supplier contracts and Mace's appointment, to satisfy the Clients internal reporting, business planning requirements and supplier performance reviews. This is a hybrid role, with 2-3 days per week on site or in the client's office, and 2-3 days working Mace's office or from home. This role will require BPSS security clearance and 3 days travel per week in our London office with occasional project travel.

Our values shape the way we construct, 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. Creating and managing a regional integrated schedule to coordinate the demands of the region and support functions (procurement, cost intelligence, property and compensation, legal, communications etc.), suppliers and stakeholders. Creating and maintaining a client “Project Schedule” for the full life cycle of the project or programme using the HE WBS, for all projects. Ensuring that the supply chain data is reflected into the client’s “Project Schedule” on the RIP Primavera database. Supporting the Service Manager in assessing, challenging, analysing and accepting/rejecting any contract programmes, and/or any other proposed programmes/schedules from Project Suppliers. Providing resource management support to the project managers to support demand forecasting. Ensuring the client’s lean collaborative planning and visual management standards are applied consistently to support month end reporting accuracy. Supporting the Service Manager in “project review meetings” (PRM) with supply chain. Making a commercial assessment when requested by the Service Manager of a programme and schedule (6 per project or programme per year). Reporting on the impact of revisions to programmes, highlighting areas of threat to delivery and opportunity for improvement. Assessing, managing, assuring and advising on the time scope, and cost impact of project (or programme) threats and opportunities. Identifying all threats to success and opportunities for improvement. Identify and evaluate associated mitigation strategies and support the Service Manager in sharing success both regionally and nationally. Managing P6 project baseline (RIP project schedule). Assuring supply chain schedules, using the client’s schedule acceptance criteria. Reporting on the impact of revisions to programmes, highlighting areas of threat to delivery and opportunity for improvement. This includes the assessment of programmes submitted in support of compensation events. Ensuring the Project Suppliers’ “Project Schedules” include detail to demonstrate the activities required from other support functions (procurement, cost intelligence, property and compensation, legal, communications etc.), suppliers and stakeholders.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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.