Senior Planning Manager - Athens

Mace Group; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Planning Manager with retail/mall experience for a major project in Athens. The ideal candidate will manage large-scale projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Responsibilities include strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and schedule management using Primavera P6. This role offers flexible working options and values diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling for engineering, procurement, and construction projects.
• AACE or PMI planning/scheduling certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage key assignments, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery.
• Ensure projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in construction

Degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consulting business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project:

We require a senior planning manager with retail/mall experience for a major development in Athens, Greece. The candidate must be experienced in major projects over 100 million Euros and have a proven track record in managing large projects, including extension of time claims. The candidate should be dynamic, able to work effectively in large teams, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing deadlines and requirements.

Our values:

Shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. Our core values are:

Safety First - Going Home Safe and Well:

• You will be an advocate of safety first, accountable for maintaining high safety, quality, cost, program, sustainability, and compliance standards.
• Possess expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
• Champion a diverse and inclusive work environment, prioritizing the wellbeing of your team.

Client Focus - Deliver on Our Promise:

• Manage key assignments, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with our vision and objectives.
• Support planning performance and contribute to broader company goals.
• Ensure projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.
• Collaborate daily with stakeholders, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Implement project planning strategies per client procedures.
• Create and evaluate master schedules using Primavera P6 for mega projects.
• Develop detailed schedules for commissioning, validation, and qualification.
• Perform schedule risk analysis and monitor deviations from baselines.

Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing:

• Support negotiations, contract development, and business development with due diligence.
• Contribute to strategic development for the business unit.
• Uphold our values, making a positive impact on people, clients, and the planet.

Create Opportunity - For Our People to Excel:

• Support your team, sharing knowledge and experience.
• Network, innovate, and learn best practices.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Experience in planning and scheduling for engineering, procurement, and construction projects.
• Experience in large-scale life sciences or manufacturing projects, including commissioning and validation, is desirable.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, and contracting.
• Ability to read and understand construction and engineering schedules.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 for creating schedules, resource loading, and reporting.
• Knowledge of project controls is beneficial.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Degree in construction, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• AACE or PMI planning/scheduling certification is preferred.
• Leadership experience in capital programs and managing large, complex projects.

Mace is an inclusive employer, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be the best fit for this or other roles. We also offer flexible working options if suitable.