Senior Planner (Track & Infield)📣 Job Ad

About Mace Group and the Project

Mace Group combines construction expertise with consultancy to enhance project potential and redefine ambition. This approach shapes how the company operates and defines the professionals sought to join its teams. Mace is a key delivery partner for one of Saudi Arabia's largest programmes, a significant mixed-use development in Riyadh. This project encompasses sports facilities, entertainment, arts venues, and all associated infrastructure.

The Senior Planner (Track & Infield) Role

Mace is seeking a Senior Planner (Track & Infield) to contribute to this major programme in a part-time capacity. This role involves leading integrated teams throughout various project phases, applying high-calibre planning and scheduling expertise. The Senior Planner will be instrumental in driving performance through effective project controls methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on complex project requirements, providing clear analysis and recommending effective corrective actions.
• Lead the planning and scheduling delivery for medium- to high-complexity projects and programmes.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, Earned Value Management (EVM), and broader project controls methodologies to drive performance.
• Communicate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Develop robust plans and interpret trends using numerical and statistical techniques to inform decision-making.
• Support senior leadership in negotiations, contract development, due diligence, and business development activities.
• Work collaboratively towards net zero carbon transition goals, sharing responsibility for proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during work delivery.

Candidate Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 0-1 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in construction, programme, project, or commercial management.
• Progression toward chartership with a recognised professional body and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to meet necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Relevant work experience on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, as required for immigration and client approval.

Our Values and Work Culture

Mace's values guide its operations and team interactions. These include Safety first, championing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment; Client focus, ensuring quality deliverables and building long-term relationships; Integrity, influencing positive outcomes while adhering to compliance; and Create opportunity, fostering a continuous improvement culture for people to excel. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates, encouraging individuals to apply even if they do not meet every criterion. The company is also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable for the role.

Application Information

Candidates interested in this Senior Planner (Track & Infield) position are encouraged to apply. Mace values diversity and considers all applicants for current and future opportunities within the organisation.