Senior Planning Manager

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project: You will be working for a defence related major infrastructure / construction project in the UK. The project will be between £100m - £150m in value. Mace will be the clients representative and will monitor, guide and report on the principal contractor for the project. SC Clearance is essential for this role.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. You will possess expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. You will support the long-term success of planning performance for specified engines/sectors/hubs, and the overall contribution to the broader company goals. You will support the planning function in ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored. Embedded in Project team(s). Work with D&B contractor(s) to develop their detailed project schedule. Provide oversight, governance, and assurance of D&B contractor(s) schedule. Ensure NEC4 compliance of D&B contractor(s) schedule. Ensure D&B contractor(s) schedules include all relevant DEO process and procedures. Ensure D&B contractor(s) is informed and updated on ALL external project interfaces. Review and provide feedback/approval of regular D&B contractor(s) schedule update(s). Review and provide feedback/approval of regular D&B contractor(s) compensation events and claims. Manage multiple projects dependent upon size and location. Interface with project team(s), PMO and portfolio scheduling (to update Portfolio-level schedules).
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will support senior management in negotiations, contract development and other business development, ensuring that due diligence is applied. You will support the long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
• Create opportunity for our people to excel: You will support your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You will develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the client and other project stakeholders, both internal and external.

You’ll need to have:

• Ability to gain UK security clearance - 5 years uninterrupted career in the UK.
• Construction scheduler with P6 Primevera experience.
• NEC 4 experience.

You’ll also 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 defence sector.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

This role will be based in Moorgate 2-3 days per week. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of 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.