Planning Manager
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Within our Consult and Construct business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The project:
Birmingham Curzon Street Station, which will be net zero carbon in operation, will be the first brand new intercity terminus station built in Britain since the 19th Century
Sitting at the heart of the high-speed rail network, it will give people more choice about where they live, work and play.
The station itself will be net zero carbon in operation and adopt the latest eco-friendly design and sustainable technologies, including capturing rainwater and utilising sustainable power generation, with over 2,800m2 of solar panels located on platform canopies.
Client focus – Deliver on our promise:
As the Planning Manager for Main Station works, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the detailed Construction Schedule, ensuring integration with 3rd Party Interfaces and Design / Procurement Programme. You will work as part of the Station team and report to the Planning Lead for Curzon Street.
The role is responsible for the management of the Station superstructures and envelope packages, working in a collaborative planning environment. The role includes the development and management of programme, integration of subcontract works packages, co-ordination and reporting against measured baselines.
Key Responsibilities
·Produce level three programmes for work packages and develop programmes for tender purposes.
·Review contractors’ programmes returned with tenders and make comments as appropriate to support the procurement process.
·Review, development and optimisation of construction methodology and site logistics.
·Lead on the schedule review of contractor claims or disputes.
·Review the detailed work schedules produced by contractors and ensure that they comply with strategic programmes the work breakdown structure.
·Produce logistics analysis and layouts to support the programme.
·Produce programmes necessary to coordinate works between packages
·Establish Programme level commissioning and testing schedules taking account of project interfaces and planned completion schedules.
·Monitor the progress of the works on site against key milestones and report progress in accordance with the monthly cycle and Earned value rules and processes.
·Resource and cost loading input of data to produce earned value reports for packages of the works.
·Report on adequacy of time risk allowances and any erosion due to events.
·Support the Project Manager, Planning Lead & Project Controls Manager regarding all issues relating to schedule.
·Support collation of Project Data, best practice and project benchmark information.
·Liaise with the Planning Lead & Project Controls Manager to ensure that an accurate assessment of project progress is always available.
·Liaise continuously with members of the team to ensure that all activities are co-ordinated and that interface issues are identified at the earliest possible time and co-ordinated within the overall programme
·Work with Project Managers and sub-consultants to resolve issues and develop programmes to mitigate delay
You’ll also have:
You will have exposure of working as a Primavera P6 project planner on large scale construction projects ideally for a tier 1 contractor.
You will have experience working for a Tier 1 main contractor on major infrastructure projects
Integrity – Always do the right thing
·You will support the Planning Team in influencing 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 other Managers and junior members of 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 provide technical expertise and support to Delivery Teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.
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 technical 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.