On-Site Planning Manager – Port Expansion & Infrastructure

Mace; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Planning Manager for its Mobility team in Immingham to support port expansion projects. You will ensure projects are well planned, scheduled, and monitored, working on site 2-3 days per week and collaborating with clients and internal teams.

The role demands extensive planning experience in infrastructure, strong commercial sense, leadership of large teams, and a proactive approach to sustainability and safety across the programme.

Qualifications

• Membership in professional bodies (APM/RICS/CIOB/ICE/AACE/IRM/IEMA) or equivalent.
• Extensive experience planning complex infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen; experience with stakeholder management.
• Proven leadership of large, diverse teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of carbon/sustainability considerations shaping project outlook.
• Strong P6 experience for scheduling and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Advocate safety and ensure quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance.
• Lead planning across projects, ensuring they are effectively planned, scheduled and monitored.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders and negotiate with clients.
• Provide strategic direction and monitor delivery aligned with vision and objectives.
• Support long-term planning strategy for the function and BU growth.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Team management

Strategic planning

Education

APM/RICS/CIOB/ICE/AACE/IRM/IEMA membership

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Mace is seeking a Planning Manager for its Mobility team in Immingham to support port expansion projects. You will ensure projects are well planned, scheduled, and monitored, working on site 2-3 days per week and collaborating with clients and internal teams.

The role demands extensive planning experience in infrastructure, strong commercial sense, leadership of large teams, and a proactive approach to sustainability and safety across the programme.