Senior Baggage & Airport Construction Planner at Mace Construct Limited

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

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

We’re looking for an experienced Construction Planner to lead fitout and asset replacement works within a live airport environment. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in planning, stakeholder engagement, and programme management.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing robust schedules aligned with Heathrow-specific milestones and durations.
• Gather data from internal teams, supply chain partners, and benchmarks to build clear programmes in Primavera P6, adhering to Mace standards.
• Applying QSRA risk analysis and ensure programmes meet the DCMA 14-point assessment.
• Creating and manage schedule hierarchies (Level 1-5) and communicate effectively across project teams.
• Producing detailed trade contractor schedules covering design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and close-out.
• Updating programmes with progress and change; report monthly.
• Managing short-term planning on live projects and integrate trade contractor schedules into the overall Mace programme.
• Communicating planning matters clearly to all stakeholders, including clients, design teams, and contractors.
• Conducting site walks to assess progress and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Managing contractor progress reporting and integrate updates into the schedule hierarchy.
• Monitoring KPIs and produce weekly/monthly dashboards and reports.
• Feeding KPI and production data into the Mace planning database.
• Supporting change management processes and assess programme impacts.
• Preparing Time Impact Analyses to support compensation events.

You’ll need to have:

• Extensive planning experience in live airport environments, ideally with a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Proven track record in managing delivery and installation programmes within UK airports.
• Strong knowledge of airport baggage systems, including installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Deep understanding of NEC3/4 contracts and programme management.
• Expertise in Earned Value Management and detailed monthly reporting.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to learn and grow.
• Strong digital skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Experience on large-scale projects/programmes.
• Relevant degree in construction or project management.
• Ideally working towards professional qualifications (e.g. APM, PMI, CIOB).
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Office, and NEC contract frameworks.
• Fitout experience and a background in delivery - ideally from a construction or project management background.

You’ll also have:

• Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/market of project/role.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
• Sound technical expertise in health and safety executive (HSE) (or local equivalent) rules and specific sector/market regulations relevant to project/portfolio.
• Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure and property sectors/markets and an understanding of estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, commercial controls and reporting.

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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