Planning - Associate Director - Cities & Places

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’re looking for an experienced Planning Lead to take accountability for planning and project controls across a portfolio of complex construction projects and programmes. This is a senior role with real influence - leading teams, shaping delivery strategy, and ensuring projects are planned, monitored and controlled to the highest standards.

You’ll work closely with clients, project teams and senior stakeholders, providing trusted insight, leadership and assurance across planning, scheduling and performance management.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing planning across project portfolios.
• Implement robust planning and controls.
• Managing planning on complex programmes.
• Delivering insightful schedules and performance analysis.
• Advising on programme risks and recovery.
• Supporting senior leadership and business development.
• Mentoring and develop high‑performing planning teams.
• Strengthening client and stakeholder collaboration, championing responsible delivery.

You’ll need to have:

• Expertise in planning tools, project controls and large‑scale delivery.
• Strong analytical and assurance capability.
• Confident communicator influencing senior stakeholders.
• Degree‑qualified; pursuing relevant professional accreditation and CSCS‑certified.
• Working towards, or holding, chartership or professional accreditation (e.g. APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE or similar)

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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