Assistant Planning Manager

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

The project:

A residential and mixed-use development consisting of multiple mid-rise buildings.

We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking assistant planning manager to join our established and growing team in Egypt.

Supports planning functions on the allocated project and contributes as required.

Assists in verification of projects/tenders to ensure alignment to define planning processes, as required.
Contributes with the project management function in the delivery of projects, as required, ensuring they are delivered on time and profitably.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• 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

You’ll be responsible for:

• Assists with developing detailed plans taking full cognisance of logistics/site/project constraints
• Interfaces with the project team, contributes to the production of the weekly progress report to the project team, and understands functional obligations under the form of a contract.
• Reviews and captures productivity to measure progress.
• Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Incorporates sustainable design and procurement process within integrated programmes
• Challenges and ensures health and safety through programme integration
• Assists, establishes and oversees project work plans and deadlines.
• Undertakes tasks required to fulfil the requirements of the project/assignment.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of a net zero carbon transition and shares responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have: 

• A relevant degree qualification.
• Working towards professional qualification, e.g., CIOB, APM and PMI.
• Basic competency to produce basic programmes and sequence plans with minimal supervision.
• Basic software user.
• Basic understanding in built environments and with projects.
• Basic understanding of different procurement routes and types and forms of contract.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

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