Position status: We are growing our team in 2024 and would be interested to speak to experienced senior planning managers with construction and project management experience. Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with 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.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Accountable for the planning function on allocated project/tender.
2. Ensure that projects/tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.
3. Support project management function in delivery of the project/tender, ensuring they are delivered on time and profitably.
4. Responsible for the planning of medium to high complexity projects, a portfolio of projects, or sections of larger projects.
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 the 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 planning function in ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.
* Lead application of specific planning/scheduling methods, techniques, and tools.
* Good working knowledge of planning/scheduling, earned value management (EVM), and project controls methodologies.
* Communicate effectively with the client, project team, and stakeholders.
* Influence on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively.
* Lead and manage a team of professionals delivering planning/schedule management services and responsible for team/individual development.
* Influence clients to accept proposals and recommendations.
* Work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
* Support senior management in negotiations, contract development, and other business development.
* Commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
* Support your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
* Develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the Client and other project stakeholders.
You’ll need to have:
* Excellent written communication skills, clear & concise.
* In-depth knowledge of schedule management tools & software.
* Multi-industry construction experience.
* Problem-solving skills.
* Strong management skills and talent development.
* 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 APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent.
* 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.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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