Senior Planning Manager

3 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Mace Full time

Mace is redefining the boundaries of ambition. Our purpose is to create 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 consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. 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 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 long-term success of Planning performance for specified engines/sectors/hubs, and the overall contribution to the broader company goals.
  • You will support the Planning function in ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.
  • Leverage specific planning/scheduling methods, techniques, and tools to drive project success.
  • Develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the Client and other project stakeholders, both internal and external.

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 support the long-term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
  • You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

  • You will support your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
  • You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre, and Knowledge Hub.

You will need to have:

  • Excellent written communication skills, clear and concise.
  • In-depth knowledge of schedule management tools and software.
  • Stays up to date with current key industry and professional trends.
  • Strong management skills and talent development.
  • Develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the Client and other project stakeholders, both internal and external.
  • Multi-industry construction experience.
  • Delivers service excellence.
  • Problem-solving. Significant experience in the use of planning techniques in a range of multi-disciplinary sectors.
  • Ideally degree-educated, preferably in a Construction/Engineering discipline (or equivalent).

You will also have:

  • Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
  • Extensive experience in the successful planning of projects and programmes in the construct sector.
  • Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen.
  • Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
  • Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.



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