Mace
Senior Planning Manager
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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 one of the largest water companies in the UK, responsible for water and wastewater services in England. Their purpose is to deliver their services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner and create sustainable long-term value for all. We currently provide the client with a range of services across their capital delivery programme, including project management, PMO services, commercial and construction management, and we are always looking for opportunities to deliver more value through the provision of technical expertise.
If you are an exceptionally talented individual looking to make a positive impact, and searching for your next opportunity, please register your interest.
Role Overview
Responsible for directing the planning function across allocated projects and tenders, ensuring schedules are effectively developed, monitored and delivered. Supports project management to achieve timely and profitable outcomes, overseeing planning for medium to high-complexity projects, portfolios or major project sections.
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Key Responsibilities
- Managing safe, high-quality and compliant project delivery, promoting wellbeing, inclusion and strong HSE standards.
- Driving performance across key assignments, ensuring effective planning, scheduling and monitoring aligned with business objectives.
- Supporting strategic development, governance and responsible decision-making across functions and business units.
- Fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing and strong stakeholder relationships to enable people and projects to excel.
- Managing effective planning, scheduling and project controls, applying recognised methodologies and tools.
- Providing clear analysis, advice and corrective actions to stakeholders and clients.
- Managing and developing a high-performing planning team, influencing client decisions and outcomes.
- Delivering project requirements while supporting net-zero ambitions and proactive carbon management.
Key Requirements
- Typically 8 years relevant experience, appropriate degree, technical qualifications with significant experience in Project Controls/Planning and Scheduling/Programme Delivery on large complex projects and programmes.
- Expert knowledge of design and build techniques, methods and durations, with ability to plan and schedule detailed bottom-up construction programmes.
- Strong knowledge and highly experienced with Primavera.
- Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
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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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