Assistant Planning Manager- Transmission & Distribution

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

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

The Project

In the energy sector, the UK will need to invest up to £900 billion of capital expenditure to enable a net zero economy by 2050. For our clients in the sector, this means delivering complex projects and programmes delivering low-carbon technologies and infrastructure. And doing so safely, efficiently, and at pace.

Enabling a whole system approach to decarbonising energy is currently constrained by the capacity of, and connection to, the electricity network. This role will work at the forefront of this, contributing to the delivery of construction projects connecting new generation and storage into the grid. Working closely with client and contractor teams, you will build close working relationships to ensure that projects are progressing in accordance with contracted timescales and requirements.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel
  
  

Supports planning functions on allocated project and contribute, as required. Assists in verification of projects/ tenders to ensure alignment to define planning processes, as required. Contributes with project management function in the delivery of project, as required, ensuring they are delivered on time and profitably.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Assists with developing detailed plans taking full cognisance of logistics/site/project constraints
• Interfaces with project team, contributes 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.
• Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Incorporates sustainable design and procurement process within integrated programmes
• Challenges and ensures health and safety through programme integration
• Assists, establishes and oversees project work plans and deadlines.
• Undertakes tasks required to fulfil the requirements of the project/assignment.
• 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.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Basic understanding in built environment and with projects.
• Basic understanding of different procurement routes and types and forms of contract.
• Basic competency to produce basic programmes and sequence plans with minimal supervision.
• Basic software user.
• Able to respond to all client/stakeholder requests effectively and sensitively.
• Communicate & present to project team on programme drivers, goals & issues, etc.
• Working towards professional qualification (e.g. CIOB, APM, PMI).
• Other relevant qualifications specific to local requirements.
  
  

You’ll Also Have

• Understanding of contract administration.
• Exposure to the principles or use of different types of contracts.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Ability to challenge constructively.
• Working towards construction skills qualifications.
• General understanding of APM principles.
  
  

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.