Senior Planning Manager

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled project planner to lead large-scale infrastructure projects. This role involves managing planning and scheduling, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. You will be responsible for strategic direction, budget management, and delivering excellence in project execution. If you are passionate about creating opportunities for your team and have extensive experience in project planning, this is the perfect opportunity to excel in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Primavera P6 project planning for large-scale projects.
• Strong management and talent development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful delivery of assignments and monitor progress.
• Manage planning/scheduling for medium/high complexity projects.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project Planning

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Construction or Engineering

Membership in Professional Bodies (APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE)

Tools

Schedule Management Tools

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

The project:

A strategic infrastructure program within the defence sector, where Mace has been appointed as a delivery partner to manage and deliver key infrastructure projects, supporting the client's programme of infrastructure improvements. BPSS / SC clearance is required. The role will be based in the client's office 3 days per week.

Our values shape how we operate and define the people we want to join us:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

You will champion Mace's safety values, ensuring safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance standards are maintained.

You will possess advanced expertise in local health and safety regulations relevant to the project portfolio.

You will promote a diverse, inclusive, and wellbeing-focused work environment.

You will oversee the successful delivery of assignments, providing strategic direction and monitoring progress.

You will implement effective programme delivery environments, including people, processes, and technology.

You will foster quality and service excellence in all interactions.

You will lead application of planning/scheduling methods and tools.

You should have a good knowledge of project controls methodologies and be capable of advising on complex requirements.

You will manage planning/scheduling for medium/high complexity projects or programmes and lead multidisciplinary teams.

You will stay current with industry trends and possess in-depth knowledge of schedule management tools and software.

You will provide timely advice to clients, validate schedule inputs, and produce reports with basic analysis.

You will manage assistants and planning managers as required and influence stakeholders and clients effectively.

You will be accountable for the planning function on projects or tenders, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

You will be responsible for project budgets, ensuring fiscal and ethical compliance.

You will support strategic development and create a sustainable business future.

You will uphold our values and make a positive impact on people, clients, and the planet.

Create opportunity - for our people to excel:

You will lead and develop your team, fostering talent and potential.

You will network, innovate, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives.

Requirements:

Experience as a Primavera P6 project planner on large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure projects, preferably for a tier 1 contractor or client-side consultancy.

Excellent communication skills and knowledge of schedule management tools and software.

Up-to-date with industry trends, capable of delivering service excellence, and problem-solving skills.

Strong management and talent development skills.

Effective communication with clients and stakeholders across sectors.

Degree in construction or engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.

Membership in professional bodies such as APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, or similar is desirable.

Extensive experience in project planning, property or infrastructure project management, and leadership of large teams.

Knowledge of sustainability considerations related to projects.

Mace values diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including those seeking part-time, flexible, or hybrid working arrangements.