Associate Director - Planning
Associate Director – Planning
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our Consult and Construct businesses we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The Project
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, playing a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved right from the start of such a historic project. Work to date has primarily focused on enabling works for site readiness. Work is commencing with great speed in the following areas: road, rail, fencing, security, water systems, utilities, and the build of modular and industrial facilities.
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. (Dependant on geography with BUD approval)
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our Consult and Construct businesses we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The Project
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, playing a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved right from the start of such a historic project. Work to date has primarily focused on enabling works for site readiness. Work is commencing with great speed in the following areas: road, rail, fencing, security, water systems, utilities, and the build of modular and industrial facilities.
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well
- You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
- You will possess expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
- You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
- You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
- You will be responsible for the long-term success of Planning performance for specified engines/sectors/hubs, and the overall contribution to the broader company goals.
- You will be responsible for ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.
- You will support senior management in negotiations, contract development and other business development, ensuring that due diligence is applied.
- You will influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
- You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
- You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
- You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
- You will use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.
- Directing key assignments with clear strategic alignment to organisational goals.
- Strengthening planning performance across sectors and hubs.
- Ensuring effective project and tender planning, scheduling and monitoring.
- Supporting due diligence, negotiations and long‑term business strategy.
- Upholding Mace values and drive positive impact for people, clients and planet.
- Fostering knowledge‑sharing, innovation and best‑practice application.
- Building strong stakeholder relationships through clear, collaborative communication.
- Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
- Extensive experience in the successful planning of projects and programmes in the energy sector.
- Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Extensive experience of using Primavera P6
- NEC Contract experience
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. (Dependant on geography with BUD approval)