Senior Planning Manager

Join to apply for the Senior Planning Manager role at Mace 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 consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. Responsibilities Accountable for the planning function within a complex electro-mechanical (E&M) and transportation systems integration environment. Accountable for ensuring that projects/tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored. Supports project management function in delivery of the project/tender, as required, ensuring they are delivered on time and profitably. Responsible for the planning of medium to high complexity projects, a portfolio projects or sections or larger projects. Leads and manages a team of professionals delivering planning/schedule management services and responsible for team/individual development. Influences client to accept proposals and recommendations. Undertakes tasks required to fulfil the requirements of the project/assignment. Safety and Values 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 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, earned value management (EVM), project controls methodologies. Communicate effectively with the client, project team and stakeholders. Influence on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively. Integrity 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 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, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You will develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the client and other project stakeholders, both internal and external. You’ll Need To Have Proven experience in undertaking the full range of planning duties in complex electrical mechanical and system integration environments. Ideally have worked within the transportation, industrial or complex systems environment. Excellent written communication skills, clear and concise. Self-starter, able to proactively initiate, drive and complete duties under minimal direct supervision. In depth knowledge of schedule management tools and software. Stays up to date with current key industry/professional trends. Multi industry construction experience. Delivers service excellence. Problem solving. Team player, able to work and flourish within an integrated team environment. Strong management skills and talent development. Develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the client and other project stakeholders (internal and external). 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’ll Also Have Other relevant qualifications specific to local requirements. Membership of professional bodies such as 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 transportation and major infrastructure sector. 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 the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. Apply now for a confidential discussion. Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Construction We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr