Planning Manager

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 Collaborates with the planning function to ensure projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled and monitored. Leads planning for medium-complexity projects, smaller portfolios or sections of major programmes, supporting project teams to deliver timely and profitable outcomes. Your Responsibilities Will Include • Champion Safety First, wellbeing and inclusive behaviours across project delivery. • Manage quality, programme and deliverables from brief through construction. • Oversee budgets, risks, governance and sustainable business outcomes. • Manage teams, stakeholders and consultants to drive performance, collaboration and continuous improvement. • Manage robust plans reflecting logistics, site and project constraints. • Monitor progress, productivity, deadlines and contractual obligations, providing clear reporting. • Coordinate teams and engage effectively with clients, project teams and stakeholders. • Integrate safety, sustainable procurement and carbon reduction to support net zero delivery. You’ll Need To Have • Relevant degree/NVQ Level 3; working towards professional qualification such as MCIOB, APM or PMI. • Built environment experience with strong programme, sequencing and scheduling capability. • Good understanding of contracts, procurement routes, contract administration. • Effective communicator with sound decision-making, stakeholder management and constructive challenge skills. Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and 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 fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. • site

Relevant degree/NVQ Level 3; working towards professional qualification such as MCIOB, APM or PMI. Built environment experience with strong programme, sequencing and scheduling capability. Good understanding of contracts, procurement routes, contract administration. Effective communicator with sound decision-making, stakeholder management and constructive challenge skills.

Champion Safety First, wellbeing and inclusive behaviours across project delivery. Manage quality, programme and deliverables from brief through construction. Oversee budgets, risks, governance and sustainable business outcomes. Manage teams, stakeholders and consultants to drive performance, collaboration and continuous improvement. Manage robust plans reflecting logistics, site and project constraints. Monitor progress, productivity, deadlines and contractual obligations, providing clear reporting. Coordinate teams and engage effectively with clients, project teams and stakeholders. Integrate safety, sustainable procurement and carbon reduction to support net zero delivery.