Senior Planning Manager - Utilities
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Construction
Environmental & Urban Planning, Construction Manager/ Foreman, Civil Engineering
Opportunity 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.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner with utilities experience to manage planning and schedule management across complex construction building projects.
You’ll 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’ll also lead and develop a team of planners, applying best-practice planning, project controls and performance reporting to drive informed decision-making.
You’ll Be Responsible For- 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.
- Directing, mentoring and developing planning teams.
- Supporting net zero objectives through proactive carbon management.
- Strong experience in planning within construction and property related sectors.
- Excellent knowledge of planning tools and project controls.
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder influence.
- Experience leading or mentoring planners.
- Degree-qualified or equivalent experience (desirable).
- 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.
Right to work in the UK as no sponsorship is currently available.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
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