Strategic Planning Lead – Construction & Projects (Hybrid)

Mace; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is a global consultancy and construction company looking for an experienced Planning professional in Sydney. You will lead planning delivery across projects and tenders, ensuring robust scheduling, monitoring and performance outcomes.

You will provide strategic direction aligned with business objectives, drive long-term planning across sectors, and promote a culture of safety, quality and inclusion while supporting contract and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in built environment.
• Experience delivering planning services on construction projects.
• Proficient in planning tools and stakeholder engagement; pursuing professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning delivery across projects and tenders, ensuring scheduling, monitoring and performance outcomes.
• Provide strategic direction aligned with business objectives for long-term planning across sectors.
• Uphold safety, quality, sustainability and compliance standards; champion wellbeing and inclusion.
• Support contract, commercial and business development activities through planning and risk management.
• Build trusted client and stakeholder relationships through collaboration and clear communication.
• Share knowledge and promote best practice to strengthen team capability through continuous learning.

Skills

Planning services delivery

Planning tools proficiency

Programme development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in built environment or related discipline

Pursuing CIOB/APM/PMI

Job description

Mace is a global consultancy and construction company looking for an experienced Planning professional in Sydney. You will lead planning delivery across projects and tenders, ensuring robust scheduling, monitoring and performance outcomes.

You will provide strategic direction aligned with business objectives, drive long-term planning across sectors, and promote a culture of safety, quality and inclusion while supporting contract and business development activities.