Planner - Rail

Mace; Ely; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Ely is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planning for the Sizewell C project. The role involves leading diverse teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have significant project management experience and relevant professional memberships. This role offers an inclusive environment and possibilities for flexible working.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning projects and programmes.
• Strong financial acumen and leadership skills.
• Experience managing diverse teams and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of key assignments and ensure project compliance.
• Champion safety, quality, and diverse working environment.
• Mentor and develop project teams for higher performance.

Skills

Project management

Health and safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

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

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in October 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.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

The project: Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, playing a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved right from the start of such a historic project. Work to date has primarily focused on enabling works for site readiness. Work is commencing with great speed in the following areas: road, rail, fencing, security, water systems, utilities, and the build of modular and industrial facilities.

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

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be a leading 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.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will be responsible for the long‑term success of planning performance for specified engines/sectors/hubs, and the overall contribution to the broader company goals.
• You will be responsible for ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.

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 influence 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.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

• You will mentor, coach, and develop 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 use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.

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.
• 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 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.

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