Associate Director - Project Management - Local Government at Mace

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 advanced technical 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.  

Client focus – Deliver on our promise: 

• You will ensure the successful 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 implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology 
• You will promote and influence quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and programme interactions. 

Integrity – Always do the right thing: 

• You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. 
• You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to directly 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.  

Create opportunity for our people to excel: 

• You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.  
• 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 collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes. 

You’ll need to have: 

• Tertiary qualifications in project management and / or construction related discipline or equivalent professional experience / apprenticeship.
• Demonstrable level of knowledge

You’ll also have 

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.  
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the construction sector. 
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.  
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.  
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.  
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.  
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on