Energy & Utilities Planning Lead (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are delivering major energy sector projects across the UK, with a hybrid role that supports clients and contractor teams, and ad-hoc travel where required.

You will manage and drive project controls activities on large programmes, applying recognised methodologies to improve safety, productivity and performance while developing a high‑performing

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Project Controls, Planning and Scheduling on large, complex projects.
• Knowledge of design and build techniques with ability to plan detailed construction programmes.
• Experience with Primavera and membership in professional bodies (APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Manage safe, high‑quality and compliant project delivery with strong HSE standards.
• Drive performance through effective planning, scheduling and monitoring.
• Support governance and decision‑making across functions and business units.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage planning, scheduling and project controls using recognised methodologies.
• Provide clear analysis, advice and corrective actions to stakeholders and clients.
• Develop a high‑performing planning team and influence client decisions.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are delivering major energy sector projects across the UK, with a hybrid role that supports clients and contractor teams, and ad-hoc travel where required.

You will manage and drive project controls activities on large programmes, applying recognised methodologies to improve safety, productivity and performance while developing a high‑performing