Mace
Senior Planning Manager
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Mace: Senior Planner Opportunity in Manchester
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 transportation team is growing and we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our team in Manchester.
You’ll be Responsible for:
- Providing strategic direction, supporting effective planning, scheduling, and delivery across projects and tenders.
- Supporting business strategy, commercial negotiations, and sustainable long-term performance, upholding Mace values.
- Fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation, building effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Directing planning and scheduling activities, applying EVM, project controls methodologies, techniques, and tools.
- Managing and developing planning professionals, ensuring effective service delivery.
- Influencing clients and stakeholders through clear analysis, recommendations, and corrective actions.
- Collaborating across teams to achieve project objectives and support proactive carbon reduction and net zero transition.
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You’ll Need to Have:
- Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
- Extensive experience in the successful planning of projects and programmes in the transport sector.
- Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
- Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
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.
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Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill 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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