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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 business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.
Values
* 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
Planning Specialist – Responsibilities
A Planning Specialist is responsible for leading a team to develop a detailed level 4/5 schedule to operational level aligned to the level 3 schedule. This will be across a programme or in support of multiple projects, leading on identifying material requirements, allocation of budgets, documents required and detailed scheduling of tasks to support Delivery Managers.
Location: Plymouth, Devon – required to work on site 2‑3 days per week.
Clearances: Will need to pass BPSS and SC clearance; please check the rules for these clearances before applying.
You’ll Be Responsible For
* Manage the process of creation and maintenance of the bill of material to the Level 4/5 schedule within the relevant toolset and provide a budget aligned to the project budget (including coverage for non-material tasks).
* Manage 6‑week planning process ensuring viability of the plan in line with the Level 3 schedule and 12‑week look‑ahead aspiration across a programme/multiple projects.
* Monitor and control all work in progress using standard reports and KPIs; timely release and closure of change codes and highlighting of issues.
* Plan emergent/additional work promptly so that it can be progressed in accordance with project schedules.
* Performance‑management and development of capability within the planning team (including succession planning).
Additional Responsibilities And Accountabilities
* Liaise with engineering, purchasing, warehousing, production and others to ensure compliance to schedules and reduce risk to contracts.
* Attend daily project focus meetings when required.
* Populate and manage IFS for relevant work.
* Monitor KPIs and any resultant issues.
* Summarise analysis and report on trends.
* Supply information to update labour forecast information.
* Supply delivery forecasts of activities and assess and report on late deliverables against schedules.
* Liaise with projects regarding budgetary control.
* Produce shop orders/work instructions in line with schedules.
* Understand and operate within applicable norms database effectively and be proficient in producing estimates of work.
* Raise and seek solutions to technical queries while utilising feedback systems.
* Ensure variation of accounts is opened in a timely manner.
* Raise emergent shop orders and ensure assistance centres have budget allocated.
* Support development of building methods.
* Support business winning.
Key Outputs / Deliverables
* Level 4/5 schedule.
* Material demand dates for medium/short term lead time material.
* EVM reports at Level 4/5.
* Planning KPIs.
* Planning status reports.
* Level 4 resource profiles.
* Visual progress measures.
* Production work packs.
* Lessons learned.
Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE)
* Promote and reinforce safe behaviours across teams.
* Act as a role model by demonstrating safe behaviours and attitudes that support company values and HSE processes.
* Provide clear and engaging direction to the team on all activities promoting safe behaviours.
* Ensure environmental impact is assessed and measures are in place to minimise any potential impact.
Quality
* Articulate and communicate stakeholder requirements.
* Capture issues, risks and opportunities to establish and monitor an appropriate quality management system for the area of responsibility.
* Demonstrate and communicate the quality requirements of the function and ensure they are being met.
* Identify and mitigate risks.
Continuous Improvement
* Work with functional departments to identify and deliver improvements in quality, schedule and cost.
* Translate lessons learned back into the business.
Financial Awareness And Management
* Communicate the financial strategy and use this knowledge to provide direction.
* Maintain governance frameworks to ensure the financial strategy is upheld.
* Implement local business plans and objectives in line with financial targets.
* Direct local assets and resources to achieve the business plan and objectives.
* Create common understanding of financial awareness across teams.
Commercial
* Empower staff to consider risks, costs and contractual relationships in their roles.
* Encourage dialogue to improve commercial viability.
* Seek opportunities to work across the business and leverage synergies.
* Engage commercial function and internal stakeholders in contracting processes.
You’ll Need To Have
* Recent and relevant experience in a similar environment/business sector and proficiencies in ERP toolsets such as IFS/SAP.
* Practiced knowledge of estimating.
* Competent scheduling experience in a relevant toolset and competence in MS Office.
* Experience working on multiple projects of varying types and lifecycle phases.
* Full construction lifecycle experience from manufacturing through to commissioning.
You’ll Also Have
* ONC in a relevant construction trade or an engineering qualification, or a professional qualification (e.g. APM/ACostE/RICS or equivalent).
* Mandatory or agreement to attain APM project professional qualification (PPQ) within 12 months.
* APM project planning and controls – practitioner earned value management – practitioner.
* APM chartered professional (ChPP).
* APM project risk management – Level 2.
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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