Senior Planning Manager

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: We are recruiting a Planning Manager to join a major aviation infrastructure programme that will play a crucial role in supporting long-term economic growth, connectivity, and sustainable development.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of one of Europe's most significant infrastructure developments, working within a complex, multidisciplinary environment and helping shape the successful delivery of a large-scale programme from design through to construction and handover.

The successful candidate will be based full-time on site, working alongside integrated delivery teams, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders to drive programme performance and ensure robust planning and scheduling controls are in place throughout the project lifecycle.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure programme where your expertise will have a lasting impact, we'd like to hear from you.

This role is site-based and requires regular presence on project. 

You’ll be responsible for:

• Promoting a culture of proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring planning activities support safe and efficient project delivery.
• Fostering an inclusive environment that prioritises the wellbeing and development of team members.
• Managing planning activities across key stages of the project lifecycle.
• Developing, manage and maintain integrated project programmes and schedules.
• Monitoring progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement recovery strategies where required.
• Providing strategic planning advice and programme insights to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting project delivery teams with scenario planning, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Ensuring project controls processes and reporting requirements are consistently applied.
• Supporting senior leadership teams with programme assurance, governance and reporting.
• Ensuring planning and scheduling information is accurate, transparent and aligned to project objectives.
• Contributing to strategic decision-making through data-led analysis and recommendations.
• Promoting best practice planning standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting and mentor planning team members, helping to develop capability across the project.
• Building collaborative relationships with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Sharing knowledge and promote planning excellence across the wider business.
• Actively contribute to innovation and the adoption of best practice planning methodologies and tools.

You’ll need to have:

• Significant planning experience across major infrastructure programmes.
• Advanced Primavera P6 expertise and planning best practice application.
• Experience managing complex integrated programme schedules.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, risk and governance.
• Commercially aware with strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Builds effective relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Professional body membership or equivalent preferred.
• Full-time on-site availability with fluent English communication.

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 with-in the role.

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