Senior Planner

About the Role

You will be accountable for managing the planning function on allocated projects or tenders, developing, monitoring and controlling robust schedules. The role supports medium to high‑complexity projects to be delivered profitably, on time and aligned with wider programme and business objectives. • Apply specific planning and scheduling methods, tools, and techniques. • Use earned value management and project controls methodologies. • Communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively to clients and stakeholders. • Influence complex requirements and guide client proposals. • Lead, direct and develop a team delivering planning and schedule management services. • Identify and manage carbon emissions to support net‑zero transition. • Develop, monitor and control robust project schedules across multiple water projects. • Integrate programme, cost and risk data to ensure planning assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸planning
• ▸earned value
• ▸schedule management
• ▸carbon management
• ▸data integration
• ▸team leadership

What You Bring

This secured role is set to commence in April, subject to approval, and candidates can apply now. Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project, redefining the boundaries of ambition. Our core values shape how we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. The position is based in Peterborough, requiring 2‑3 days per week on site, and a strong understanding of Primavera P6 is essential. We are looking for candidates with a degree in construction, engineering or an equivalent professional qualification, and significant multi‑sector planning experience using Primavera P6 and schedule management techniques. Strong written communication, problem‑solving, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to integrate programme, cost and risk data are also required. • Hold a degree in construction, engineering or an equivalent qualification. • Demonstrate extensive multi‑sector planning experience with Primavera P6.

Requirements

• ▸construction degree
• ▸primavera p6
• ▸multi‑sector planning
• ▸schedule management
• ▸problem solving
• ▸stakeholder mgmt

Benefits

Mace is an inclusive employer that values safety, client focus, integrity and creating opportunities, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Flexible, part‑time, hybrid working options are available, and we encourage employee referrals through our ‘Refer a friend’ scheme.

Work Environment

Hybrid