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. Join us on a unique opportunity to bring your planning expertise to high-profile programmes within the Central Westminster Estate, working in a prestigious environment and contributing to meaningful projects with lasting impact. As a Senior Planning Manager with utilities experience, you will manage planning and schedule management across complex construction building projects. You will take ownership of project and tender programmes, collaborating 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 welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be the best fit for this or other roles. Right to work in the UK is required as sponsorship is not available. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible and hybrid working options where suitable within the role.

Experience
- Previous experience within Utilities
- Strong experience in planning within construction and property related sectors
- Excellent knowledge of planning tools and project controls
- Experience leading or mentoring planners

About you
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder influence and the ability to drive informed decision-making. You are motivated to lead teams and contribute to sustainable project delivery aligned with net zero objectives.

Qualifications
Degree-qualified or equivalent experience is desirable but not essential.