Associate Director - Planning

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project. We are seeking motivated individuals to steer our planning function during an exciting growth period in UK nuclear infrastructure.

You will own the integrated programme, manage critical paths, and coordinate with senior stakeholders while guiding the team to deliver value and uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Membership of a recognised professional body or equivalent development.
• Extensive experience planning projects and programmes in nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of the planning process including integrated programmes and critical paths.
• Ensure cost loading of programmes and progress capture at the right level.
• Analyse contractor programmes and feedback run rates, risks and mitigations.
• Lead contractual management for programme-related events.
• Direct key assignments and strengthen planning performance and monitoring.
• Support strategic development, due diligence and sustainable growth.
• Foster collaboration and build strong internal/external stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Programme planning

Cost loading & progress

Schedule risk analysis

Leadership of large teams

Stakeholder management

Sustainability awareness

Nuclear sector experience

Education

Membership of APM/RICS/CIOB/ICE/AACE/IRM/IEMA or equivalent

Job description

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:

Mace will be playing a key role in supporting the future of UK nuclear infrastructure. We are searching for motivated and driven individuals to help steer our team in an exciting period of growth. If you are searching for an opportunity join a large, high-energy infrastructure consultancy team while delivering a unique programme,

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Owning all aspects of the planning process including the integrated programme, critical paths, client programmes and the analysis and acceptance of contractor programmes.
• Ensuring cost loading of programmes to the appropriate level of cost and progress capture.
• Analysing contractor programmes and provide feedback to project management including run rates, schedule risks and mitigation measures/opportunities.
• Ability to lead all aspects of contractual management for programme related events.
• Directing key assignments, strengthen planning performance, and ensure effective project scheduling and monitoring.
• Supporting strategic development, due diligence, and sustainable business growth.
• Fostering collaboration, share best practice, and build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

You’ll Need To 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 nuclear 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.

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.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.