Mace
Senior Planning Manager - Defence
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Senior Planning Manager (CAT A Defence Infrastructure Programme)
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.
About the Role
Location: Winchester, UK Contract Type: Not specified (part-time, flexible, or hybrid options may be considered)
Mace is seeking talented Senior Planning Managers to support major defence infrastructure projects within a high-profile CAT A programme. This critical role involves acting as the client’s representative, providing expert programme management oversight, schedule assurance, and governance across complex and sensitive projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead expert planning and scheduling within project teams.
- Collaborate with D&B contractors to develop robust and detailed project schedules across multiple projects.
- Ensure NEC4 compliance through scheduling governance, oversight, and assurance.
- Align schedules with DEO processes and procedures.
- Review, challenge, and approve schedule updates, compensation events, and claims.
- Manage portfolio-level schedules via coordination with PMO and portfolio teams.
- Support negotiations, contract development, and due diligence.
- Shape long-term planning strategies within your function or business unit.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relations with client and wider partners.
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Requirements
Candidate must meet the following criteria:
- Eligible for UK SC security clearance (must have at least 5 years uninterrupted UK residency).
- Strong construction scheduling experience with Primavera P6.
- Essential NEC4 expertise.
- Professional membership with one of:
- APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, or IEMA (or equivalent professional development)
- Extensive experience in defence projects or complex infrastructure programmes.
- Proven property/construction project management experience.
- Strong track record in interfacing with senior stakeholders.
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Benefits
Core Offerings
- Car allowance
- Medical health cover
- Life and income protection insurance
- Pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies
About Mace
Our values represent our commitment to excellence:
- Safety first: Championing well-being in a diverse, inclusive environment.
- Client focus: Delivering high-quality outcomes anchored in trust.
- Integrity: Upholding ethical standards in every initiative.
- Create opportunity: Inspiring continuous improvement and development.
Mace fosters an inclusive culture and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. If you excel in urgent, high-impact planning but not all requirements align, we still invite you to apply—you may be our ideal candidate for this or other roles within our organisation.
We are open to discussing flexible or part-time working arrangements where feasible.
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