Senior Planning Manager

Mace; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a construction scheduler for a major defense project in the UK. The role involves ensuring safety, compliance, and quality, while leveraging your project planning expertise with NEC4 contracts. This position values diversity and offers flexibility, encouraging candidates who may not meet all criteria to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with P6 Primavera for scheduling.
• Ability to obtain UK security clearance with 5 years of UK career.
• Experience in managing relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and monitor project compliance.
• Support management in negotiations and contract development.
• Foster knowledge sharing and effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Construction scheduling

NEC4 contract experience

Project planning

Education

Membership in professional bodies (APM, RICS, etc.)

Tools

P6 Primavera

Job description

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that bring transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our website.

Within our consultancy business, we leverage our practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project:

You will be working on a major defence-related infrastructure/construction project in the UK, valued between £100m - £150m. Mace will act as the client's representative, monitoring, guiding, and reporting on the principal contractor.

SC Clearance is essential for this role.

Our values:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion safety, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance. You will be knowledgeable about local health and safety regulations and promote a diverse, inclusive, and well-being-focused work environment.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will support management in negotiations and contract development, ensuring due diligence and a sustainable future for the business.
• Create opportunity for our people to excel: You will foster knowledge sharing, networking, innovation, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain UK security clearance with 5 years of uninterrupted UK career
• Experience as a construction scheduler with P6 Primavera
• NEC4 contract experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Membership in professional bodies like APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA, or equivalent
• Extensive project planning experience in the defence sector
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise
• Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders

This role is based in Moorgate, working 2-3 days per week. Mace values diversity and offers flexible working options. Even if you do not meet all criteria, we encourage you to apply.