Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. The project: Our client is the utilities provider in the South‑East geographic area. Their purpose is to deliver services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner and create sustainable long‑term value for all. The Planning Manager (Senior) will be responsible for supporting the Schedule Lead in the development and management of the overall schedule management which considers all methodologies required to develop and manage the schedule including working and reporting calendars, resources, costs, interfaces, claims, risks, constraints and assumptions. The role holder shall provide leadership in scheduling and resourcing throughout the delivery of AMP8, ensuring that the schedule management plan is being complied with across the project, including by the Project Delivery Partner and the appointed contractor(s). The role requires ownership, coordination, and analysis across all scheduling aspects.
Responsibilities
* Owning all aspects of the planning process including the integrated programme, critical paths, client programmes and the analysis and acceptance of contractor programmes.
* Ensuring cost loading of programmes to the appropriate level of cost and progress capture.
* Analysing contractor programmes and providing feedback to project management including run rates, schedule risks and mitigation measures/opportunities.
* Leading all aspects of contractual management for programme‑related events.
* Directing key assignments to strengthen planning performance and ensuring effective project scheduling and monitoring.
* Supporting strategic development, due diligence, and sustainable business growth.
* Fostering collaboration, sharing best practice, and building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Qualifications
* 5+ years’ experience in schedule management and a proven track record of conducting schedule management activities in high‑value water projects or projects of a similar scale/complexity.
* Tangible experience coordinating and organising multiple sources of schedule inputs/performance data into a master schedule platform and delivering project/program status reports as required.
* Proven track record of carrying out scheduling and resource management in multiple large‑scale/value projects and programmes.
* Prior experience with advanced capability and experience of scheduling systems administrative functions such as layouts, resources, reports, codes, etc.
* In‑depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural/engineering/construction sectors.
* Experience dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation, influencing process improvement and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting.
* Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
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