Senior Baggage & Airport Construction Planner

Mace; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and project management firm in Hounslow is seeking a skilled Construction Planner to lead fitout and asset replacement works in a live airport environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive planning experience, a proven track record in UK airports, and expertise in Primavera P6. This role offers opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Extensive planning experience in live airport environments.
• Proven track record in managing delivery and installation programmes within UK airports.
• Strong knowledge of airport baggage systems, including installation and commissioning.
• Deep understanding of NEC3/4 contracts and programme management.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust schedules aligned with Heathrow-specific milestones.
• Gather data to build clear programmes in Primavera P6.
• Produce detailed trade contractor schedules covering various project phases.
• Manage short-term planning and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Skills

Planning experience in live airport environments

Strong knowledge of airport baggage systems

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Strong digital skills

Deep understanding of NEC3/4 contracts

Education

Relevant degree in construction or project management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in November subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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 deliveryto 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 inPrimavera P6, adhering to Mace standards.
• Applying QSRA risk analysisand ensure programmes meet theDCMA 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.
• PreparingTime Impact Analysesto 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 inEarned Value Managementand 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 inPrimavera 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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