Location
London, Central Westminster Estate

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. Join us to bring your planning expertise to high-profile programmes within the Central Westminster Estate, working in a unique and prestigious environment and contributing to meaningful projects that will have a lasting impact. As a Senior Planning Manager, you will manage planning and schedule management across complex construction building projects. You will take ownership of project and tender programmes, working closely with Project Directors, Project Managers and clients to ensure delivery is efficient, controlled and commercially successful. You will lead and develop a team of planners, applying best-practice planning, project controls and performance reporting to drive informed decision-making. Your responsibilities will include directing planning and scheduling across projects and tenders, developing and managing integrated programmes using industry-standard tools, applying project controls and earned value management (EVM), providing clear analysis, insights and recovery strategies to stakeholders, mentoring planning teams, and supporting net zero objectives through proactive carbon management.

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
Strong experience in planning within construction and property related sectors. Proven ability to lead or mentor planning teams. Excellent knowledge of planning tools and project controls including earned value management (EVM).

About you
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder influence. Motivated to drive efficient, controlled and commercially successful project delivery. Committed to supporting sustainability and net zero objectives.

Qualifications
Degree-qualified or equivalent experience is desirable.