Senior Planning Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in August subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

The project:
Working with Mace Interiors to deliver some of the most innovative, sustainable and technically advanced commercial office fit out projects in London.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
   • Accountable for the production, monitoring, analysing and reporting on project plans.
   • Must have strong ASTA experience.
   • A clear level of planning control, governance, and reporting.
   • Plan resource levelling to smooth out resource overloads, future forecasting of resourcing and produce a cost analysis report against budget.
   • Ensure programme Integration, identification of issues and identify solutions.
   • To be successful in the role you will be an effective communicator with a positive, passionate, and engaging approach.
   • Management of scope change notices in accordance with the contract requirements (e.g., early warnings, PMIs, and compensation notices).
   • Directing the project teams to safely deliver on time, to stated quality, at minimum cost and to client satisfaction.
   • Acting as the link between the client and other key stakeholders.
   • Overall management of the project and programme.
   • Undertaking and delivering significant size projects, as the lead project manager with support from senior project managers.
   • Performing non-project related roles will be business reporting, bidding, resourcing and other as directed by the sector lead.
   • Ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety are considered as a priority through all stages of the project.
3. 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.
4. 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:

• Excellent written communication skills, clear & concise.
• In depth knowledge of schedule management tools & software.
• Significant experience in the use of planning techniques in a range of multi-disciplinary sectors.

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 construct 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.

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.