Senior Planning Manager
About this role
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: The opportunity is for a planner/scheduler to support a fast-moving work stream within the Engineering dept in Sellafield.
Note: The work will be office based 3 days per week within West Cumbria. P6 is an essential.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Championing safety first, ensuring compliance, quality, sustainability and wellbeing across all project activities.
- Directing delivery of key assignments, providing strategic direction aligned to client and business objectives.
- Driving planning excellence, ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled and monitored.
- Supporting business growth through strategic development, due diligence and informed decision-making.
- Building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and exceptional outcomes.
- Developing high-performing teams through knowledge sharing, innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement.
You’ll need to have:
- Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
- Extensive experience in the successful planning of projects and programmes.
- Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
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 with-in the role.
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Company at a glance
Mace Consult launched as a new and independent business on 5 March 2026, through a carve-out from Mace Group.
Mace Consult and Mace Construct are now two independent businesses following the completion of a majority investment in Mace Consult by Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
Mace Consult will continue to grow and develop under the Mace name, leveraging the strength of the brand’s global reputation in delivering exceptional programme and project delivery.
Mace Construct will rebrand later in 2026.
Until Mace Construct rebrands, we will continue to post news, views and achievements from both businesses on this LinkedIn account.
Learn more about the transaction and what this means for the future of Mace Consult on our website.
Top Benefits
- Wellbeing support
- Inclusive working environment
- Flexible working options
- Part-time working options
- Hybrid working options
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