Senior Planning Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Executive to join their growing team in Plymouth. This role focuses on leading planning efforts for significant infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance standards are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project planning, particularly with Primavera P6, and a strong background in civil engineering or project management. This innovative firm values integrity, client focus, and safety, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions can make a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about shaping the future of construction, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with Primavera P6 on large civil engineering projects.
• Construction-related degree in engineering or project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and project standards.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project Planning

EVM

Project Controls

QSRA

Microsoft Project

Asta Power Project

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Construction/Project Management Degree

Tools

Planning Software

Scheduling Tools

Job description

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Sector: Construction and Building Services
Role: Senior Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Position status: We are growing our team in 2024 and would be interested to speak to experienced senior planning managers with construction and project management experience. Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with Mace.

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.

The project:
Planning manager required to work in London with occasional travel to Plymouth on a large-scale infrastructure project. Mace is engaged as a delivery partner to Babcock in supporting the delivery of a major upgrade of existing facilities within HMNB Devonport.

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 an 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 the 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 manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will support the planning function in ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.
• Leads application of specific planning/scheduling methods, techniques, and tools.
• Good working knowledge of planning/scheduling, EVM, project controls, and QSRA methodologies.
• Able to manage planning/scheduling delivery of medium/high complexity projects/programmes.
• Excellent written communication skills, clear & concise.

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 commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet.

You'll need to have:

• Exposure of working as a Primavera P6 project planner on large scale civil engineering/infrastructure projects ideally for a tier 1 contractor or a client-side consultancy.
• Construction-related degree (civil/structural engineering, or construction/project management or equivalent).
• Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.
• Experience of working on large projects/programmes.

You'll also have:

• NEC experience.
• Familiarisation with other planning software - P6, Microsoft Project, Asta Power Project.
• Schedule risk analysis (QSRA).

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 within the role.