Mace
Associate Director - Planning

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Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The project:
Our client is the utilities provider in the South-East geographic area. Their purpose is to deliver services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner and create sustainable long-term value for all.
As the Quality Manager, you will work within capital delivery, and you will work with project teams in a collaborative environment interacting positively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for the simultaneous delivery of a number of water and water recycling projects and/or programmes within their AMP8 programme. The role will ensure our client's project governance procedures are followed including risk, cost and change control and will work collaboratively with other teams across the business to deliver projects.
Accountable for the planning function, ensuring effective scheduling and monitoring of projects and tenders. Implements planning and project controls procedures across portfolios, driving consistency and excellence. Oversees planning for complex projects and business units, delivering robust strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
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Please note: This role will be required to work in Peterborough 3 days per week.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Managing planning performance, ensuring effective scheduling and delivery.
- Driving strategic direction, influence business development, and uphold Mace values.
- Mentoring and develop teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and talent growth.
- Managing planning, scheduling, and project controls for complex programmes.
- Providing strategic advice, analysis, and corrective actions to stakeholders.
- Driving team leadership, performance management, and talent development.
- Supporting business development and champion sustainability, including net zero goals.
You’ll need to have:
- Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
- Proven expertise in planning complex projects and programmes.
- Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of sustainability and carbon considerations.


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Our values
- Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
- Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
- Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
- Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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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