Project Manager

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.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Determining and arranging project technical services and external resources required for project/s.
• Delivering the project objectives in line with the Project Plan, leads and supervises the project team/s and relevant stakeholders to achieve the project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Demonstrating Mace's value of Safety First, engaging with Mace's HSW framework.
• Delivering and modifying project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s.
• Managing intermediate level tasks and associated deliverables and/or support the senior project manager with activities to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of project and program management operations, whilst working alongside the wider project team comprising the client, design team and other consultants and contractor.
• Monitoring project timeframes and budgets, ensuring managing diligently and to the successful delivery of project management , highlighting any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• Collaborates with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored in line with Mace Way/Service Excellence.
• Participating in and records relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis, including regular site walks.
• Partnering with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments.
• Effectively coordinates and communicates with all project parties/stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and that suitable standards and records are documented and maintained.
• Procurement of consultants and contractors to deliver for the client.
• Documents and takes ownership of project changes as and when necessary, tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within the agreed timeframes.
• Ensuring all approved handover documentation is coordinated and provided prior to practical completion.
• Promoting and driving the business priorities through Construction to Production, Digital and Data and Responsible Business practices.
• Managing design/consultant/contractor/supply chain team and project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of responsibilities including project brief/scope, fees, processing claims, deliverables and/or project variations etc.
• Producing (or works with a planner to produce) design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.
• Constructively challenges client, Stakeholders, internal and external team, the norm, to deliver optimum solutions.
• Actively seeks understanding and utilises the centre of excellence (CoE) knowledge base, The Mace Way Control Centre, the Knowledge Hub and Company best practice sign posting.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Relevant project management qualification or professional accreditation, with experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects.
• Appropriate construction skills certification scheme (CSCS) card (or local equivalent)
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills, driving successful project outcomes.
• Sound understanding of project delivery, commercial controls, procurement and health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach, demonstrating leadership, continuous improvement and Mace values and behaviours.

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.