Planning Manager

Mace; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace, working with a major English water company, seeks an experienced professional to lead project controls and planning across complex capital delivery programmes. You will apply robust health and safety standards, direct critical assignments, and drive scheduling integrity while coordinating with stakeholders and delivering value.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, continuous improvement, and a collaborative approach to programme delivery across teams, with flexibility around hybrid

Qualifications

• Typically 5 years relevant experience, appropriate degree, and technical qualifications with significant experience in project controls and planning on large complex programmes.
• Good knowledge of design and build techniques, methods and durations, with ability to plan and schedule detailed bottom-up construction programmes.
• Good knowledge and experience with Primavera.
• Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.

Responsibilities

• Applying strong health and safety expertise across project portfolios.
• Fostering an inclusive, supportive environment focused on wellbeing.
• Directing key assignments, aligning delivery with strategic objectives.
• Strengthening planning performance and project scheduling.
• Supporting due diligence, negotiation and long-term strategic development.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication.
• Sharing knowledge, innovate and drive best practice across teams.

Skills

Project controls

Planning and scheduling

Programme delivery

Education

APM/CIOB/ICE/IR/MSc membership

Tools

Primavera

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 one of the largest water companies in the UK, responsible for water and wastewater services in England. Their purpose is to deliver their services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner and create sustainable long-term value for all. We currently provide the client with a range of services across their capital delivery programme, including project management, PMO services, commercial and construction management, and we are always looking for opportunities to deliver more value through the provision of technical expertise.

If you are an exceptionally talented individual looking to make a positive impact, and searching for your next opportunity,

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Applying strong health and safety expertise across project portfolios.
• Fostering an inclusive, supportive environment focused on wellbeing.
• Directing key assignments, aligning delivery with strategic objectives.
• Strengthening planning performance and project scheduling.
• Supporting due diligence, negotiation and long-term strategic development.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication.
• Sharing knowledge, innovate and drive best practice across teams.

You’ll Need To Have

• Typically 5 years relevant experience, appropriate degree, technical qualifications with significant experience in Project Controls/Planning and Scheduling/Programme Delivery on large complex projects and programmes.
• Good knowledge of design and build techniques, methods and durations, with ability to plan and schedule detailed bottom-up construction programmes.
• Good knowledge and experience with Primavera.
• Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.

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,

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

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