Senior Planning Manager

3 months ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom Mace Full time

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 . 

Within our consult businesses we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

Planning managerrequired to work in London with the odd travel to Plymouth on a large-scale infrastructure project. Mace are engaged as delivery partner to Babcock in supporting the delivery of a major upgrade of existing facilities within HMNB Devonport. These major upgrades will enable deep maintenance work packages for the latest class of nuclear-powered fleet submarines. Dock upgrades to support the Astute operational programme will enable optimisation of the maintenance programme. Mace are playing a key role in delivering these upgrades. 

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.

Leads application of specific planning/scheduling methods, techniques and tools.

Good working knowledge of planning/scheduling, EVM, project controls and QSRA methodologies

Ability to support on complex requirements.

Able to manage planning/scheduling delivery of medium/high complexity projects/programmes.

Excellent written communication skills, clear & concise.

In depth knowledge of schedule management tools & software.

Able to provide effective & timely advice to clients.

Understanding of data management.

Clearly understands role & future career paths available from that position.

Excellent attention to detail & able to validate & check schedule management inputs, recording & reports produced, providing basic commentary & analysis.

Influences client and other stakeholders to accept proposals and recommendations.

Tackling problems that don’t have an obvious solution.

Creating and delivering persuasive presentations to large audiences.

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 mentor, coach, and develop 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 use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.

You’ll need to have: 

Exposure of working as a Primavera P6 project planner on large scale civil engineering / infrastructure projects ideally for a tier 1 contractor or a client side consultancy.

Construction related degree (civil/structural engineering, or construction/project management or equivalent).

Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. 

Experience of working on large projects/programmes. 

Construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace have to offer.

Working in a large portfolio of projects.

Mentoring and upskilling of inexperienced planners.

Implementation of planning principles within the project management community.

Working with large range of stakeholders.

Planning of complicated infrastructure projects and summarisation of these into portfolio level schedules.

Experienced P6 user (P6 pro).

Familiarisation with P6 EPPM (Web) – for config management – see below

Management of large data sets into simple reporting formats, through coding and layout manipulation

Baseline control and config.

Schedule import and export.

You’ll also have:

NEC

Civils/infrastructure projects.

Familiarisation with other planning software - P6, Microsoft Project, Asta Power Project.

Schedule risk analysis (QSRA)

P6 configuration management - user access, OBS creation and management, user profiles, OBS assignation.

Set up and use of resources - future project not yet required.

Use of P6 for EVM - future project not yet required.

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 organisation. 

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. 

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