Planning Lead - Defence

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.

We are looking for a Planning Lead to join our defence team in Reading , you will work within delivery team liaising with a variety of stakeholders across the programme, with matrix reporting to the planning lead and project controls manager.

Due to the strict security requirements, candidates must hold SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Working within an integrated project delivery team environment.
- Providing process and technical support to assist in the management of the full project budget and scope or WBS.
- Managing application of specific planning/scheduling methods, techniques, and tools.
- Establishing level 4 schedule in P6 environment.
- Assisting with development of planning controls and reporting processes.
- Supporting the project manager and/or the cost, scope and change manager.
- Liaising with other parts of the programme and in particular the cost team within project controls department and the construction, commercial and finance departments.
- Understanding of the development and maintenance of a project schedule-time, cost and resource estimates to support the budget.
- Working closely with the construction department to monitor site activities.
- Working closely with the cost team to support earned value analysis.

You’ll need to have :

- Good working knowledge of planning/scheduling and project controls methodologies.
- Experience in the use planning software systems such as Primavera P6.
- A good understanding of earned value management.
- Ability to advise on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively.
- Able to manage planning/scheduling delivery of medium/high complexity programmes.
- Ability to play key role in multidisciplinary teams and take lead role in creating plans or analysing trends using numerical and statistical techniques.
- Previous experience on a major construction project.
- Ability to build lasting client relationships.
- A technical degree or equivalent experience and ideally have an APC.
- Proven relevant experience in project management or project controls environment in a similar planning role in a construction or consultancy background.
- Experience of nuclear or high secure sectors desirable.

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 within the role.

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