Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the 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 PMO Planning Lead will be responsible for leading the planning team in the development and management of the overall schedule management, considering 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 will provide leadership in scheduling and resourcing throughout the delivery of AMP8, ensuring compliance with the schedule management plan across the project, including by the Project Delivery Partner and the appointed contractor(s). Key responsibilities include establishing performance measurement baselines utilising Anglian Water coding structures to support periodic updates and reporting consistent with contract and professional standards (e.g. EVM); developing people, systems, tools and processes that provide exemplar governance and standards in Planning Management; providing expert leadership in organisation and capability solutions across the Anglian Water portfolio; serving as a subject matter expert and visible leader, providing direction and guidance within the Planning community and stakeholders; implementing the IPC Framework with guidance, tailoring and support where required; allocating Planning resources and supporting recruitment, development and succession planning for Planning roles within the PDP; and performing additional tasks or duties as assigned.

Experience
10+ years’ experience in schedule management with a proven track record of conducting schedule management activities in high value water projects or projects of similar regulated environment and scale/complexity. Experience with NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4), particularly compensation events and programme requirements is essential.

About you
Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide expert guidance and visible leadership within the Planning community. Excellent organisational and communication skills to manage complex scheduling and resourcing activities. Commitment to upholding safety, client focus, integrity and continuous improvement aligned with Mace’s values.

Qualifications
APM PMQ or Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) is highly desirable. PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP Practitioner, or equivalent delivery framework experience. Planning and Scheduling certifications such as APM Project Planning and Controls (PPC) or PSP/PMI-SP are required.