Location
Warrington

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 client is one of the largest water companies in the UK, responsible for water and wastewater services in England. Their purpose is to deliver services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner, creating sustainable long-term value for all.

We currently provide the client with a range of services across their capital delivery programme, including project management, PMO services, commercial and construction management, and continually seek opportunities to deliver more value through technical expertise.

As Senior Planning Manager, you will be responsible for directing the planning function across allocated projects and tenders, ensuring schedules are effectively developed, monitored, and delivered. You will support project management to achieve timely and profitable outcomes, overseeing planning for medium to high-complexity projects, portfolios, or major project sections.

Your key responsibilities will include managing safe, high-quality, and compliant project delivery while promoting wellbeing, inclusion, and strong HSE standards; driving performance across key assignments through effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring aligned with business objectives; supporting strategic development, governance, and responsible decision-making across functions and business units; fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and strong stakeholder relationships; managing effective planning, scheduling, and project controls using recognised methodologies and tools; providing clear analysis, advice, and corrective actions to stakeholders and clients; managing and developing a high-performing planning team; influencing client decisions and outcomes; and delivering project requirements while supporting net-zero ambitions and proactive carbon management.

Experience
Typically 8 years relevant experience with significant expertise in Project Controls, Planning and Scheduling, and Programme Delivery on large complex projects and programmes. Expert knowledge of design and build techniques, methods, and durations, with the ability to plan and schedule detailed bottom-up construction programmes. Strong knowledge and extensive experience with Primavera.

About you
You will be an exceptionally talented individual with strong leadership skills, able to influence client decisions and outcomes. You are committed to safety, quality, and inclusion, and passionate about delivering sustainable and profitable project outcomes. You thrive in collaborative environments and are motivated to foster knowledge-sharing and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications
Appropriate degree and technical qualifications. Membership of professional bodies such as APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.