Planning Assistant

Mace; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and consultancy firm in Cambridge is seeking a Project Planner to support effective planning across allocated projects and portfolios, ensuring they are well-scheduled, monitored, and delivered to profitability goals. The ideal candidate will have a relevant accreditation and a CSCS card, alongside experience in project management and sustainable practices. This role offers flexibility in working options. Join us to help achieve a net zero carbon transition while fostering a safe and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Working towards chartered registration with a recognized institution.
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• General knowledge of schedule management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project plans considering logistics and site constraints.
• Interface constructively with the project team.
• Produce weekly progress reports.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Support health and safety through program integration.

Skills

Project planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Sustainable design

Education

Accreditation from a relevant institution

Tools

Schedule management tools

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:

Our client is the utilities provider in the South‑East geographic area. Their purpose is to deliver services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner and create sustainable long‑term value for all.

The role supports effective planning across allocated projects and portfolios, ensuring programmes are well‑scheduled, monitored and delivered to time and profitability goals. It is responsible for planning medium‑complexity projects, multiple smaller schemes or defined sections of larger programmes, contributing to strong project management and successful delivery.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Contributing to plans taking full cognisance of logistics/site project constraints.
• Interfacing constructively with Project Team.
• Contributing to the production of the weekly progress report to the project team.
• Understanding functional obligations under form of contract.
• Reviewing and capturing productivity to measure progress.
• Communicating effectively with the client and stakeholders.
• Supporting sustainable design and procurement process within integrated programmes.
• Supporting health and safety through programme integration.
• Establishing and overseeing project work plan and deadlines.
• Undertaking tasks required to fulfil the requirements of the project/assignment.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Working towards chartered registered member of a relevant institution Accreditation from recognised industry body (e.g. APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA) (or equivalent).
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• General knowledge of schedule management tools and software.

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. 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 with‑in the role.