Project Planning & Schedule Specialist – Manchester Airport

•    Based at Manchester Airport
•    Permanent Role
•    Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance
•    We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds

Manchester Airport 
Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 30 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the third largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:
•    Bonus scheme
•    10% company contribution pension
•    25 days holiday plus bank holidays
•    Free parking / Subsidised public transport
•    Huge range of company discounts
•    2 volunteering days per year
•    Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
•    Care Concierge service

The Role
You’ll lead the expert planning and scheduling support across capital projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with strategic programme milestones. You’ll develop, maintain, and optimise integrated project schedules that directly inform and contribute to the Airport Integrated Master Programme (IMP), enabling enterprise-wide visibility, scenario analysis, and informed decision-making.

What will make you successful?
You’ll have a strong understanding of project planning principles, critical path methodology, and programme controls with proficiency with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project), as well as an awareness of project lifecycle stages within capital infrastructure projects. Experience supporting project planning in infrastructure, aviation, utilities, or construction programmes. You’ll be skilled in schedule development, performance analysis, and stakeholder coordination, alongside the ability to translate complex schedule data into clear, actionable reports. You’ll have a degree or equivalent experience in Project Management, or a related discipline. APM/PMI certification (e.g. PMQ, CAPM) or P6 scheduling accreditation, and training or qualifications in project controls, delay analysis, or Earned Value Management (EVM) would all be desirable.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.