Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our specialist healthcare team delivers world-class facilities and outstanding patient environments by combining industry-leading expertise with a passion for healthcare innovation. As Senior Planning Manager, you will be at the heart of a multi-million-pound programme, shaping outcomes and making a lasting impact on communities and cities.

You will be responsible for managing the application of planning and scheduling methodologies, tools, and earned value management. Providing expert project controls advice, influencing complex requirements, analysis, and corrective actions. Leading and developing high-performing planning teams to deliver schedule management services. Collaborating with clients and stakeholders to achieve profitable outcomes and support the net zero transition. Providing strategic leadership for planning delivery across projects, tenders, and defined business areas. Supporting negotiations, governance, and long-term functional strategy with integrity and due diligence. Developing inclusive, high-performing teams through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and client engagement.

Our Values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, 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 fulfil 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.

Experience
Extensive experience applying planning techniques across complex, multi-disciplinary sectors.
Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing planning teams.
Strong background in project controls, schedule management, and earned value management.
Experience collaborating with clients and stakeholders to deliver profitable and sustainable outcomes.

About you
Clear, concise communicator with strong awareness of emerging industry and professional trends.
Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and lead across multiple projects and business areas.
Committed to fostering inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing teams.
Aligned with Mace’s values of safety, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunity.

Qualifications
Degree educated in construction, engineering, or equivalent professional qualification.
Advanced knowledge of schedule management tools and industry-standard software.