Planning Manager

Overview

In this Planning Manager role within Mace’s Mobility team, you will support the planning, scheduling and monitoring of projects and tenders for a Port Expansion initiative in Immingham. You will split time on site (2–3 days/week) and work to uphold safety, quality, cost, and sustainability standards while aligning delivery with the project vision. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, manage key assignments, and help shape long-term planning strategy across the function. This position offers the chance to influence large-scale infrastructure outcomes, foster inclusive teams, and work within Mace’s values-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Advocate Safety First and uphold safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance standards
• Plan, schedule, and monitor projects and tenders to ensure effective delivery
• Lead and manage delivery of key assignments with strategic direction
• Support planning performance for engines/sectors/hubs and contribute to broader company goals
• Assist senior management in negotiations, contract development and due diligence
• Contribute to long-term planning strategy for the function or business unit
• Foster knowledge sharing within project teams and with stakeholders
• Network, innovate, and apply best practice using Mace group resources
• Develop and maintain effective communication with client and stakeholders

Key requirements

• Membership of professional bodies (APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in planning projects and programmes in the infrastructure sector
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Leadership and management experience with large, diverse teams
• Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape projects
• Strong Primavera P6 experience

• Leadership and people management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Collaborative and inclusive mindset
• Primavera P6
• infrastructure project planning
• sustainability and carbon considerations

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