Senior Project Manager at Mace

The project: As the private business unit continues to expand, we are searching for an inspirational Senior Project Managers to support our growth strategy.

We are looking for an individual who has experience across all/any of the following Sectors: Corporate Real estate, and Mixed-use Development.  

This role will provide end to end project management across the project lifecycle to meet defined time, cost, technical performance and quality requirements.

This is a client-facing role, responsible for collaboration with project team members and stakeholders. You will be highly motivated, understand developing a project plan, identify any specialist requirements and mobilise a professional team to drive forward the clients’ strategy. You will be responsible for management of necessary project governance and assurance tools to fulfil our obligations. As Project Manager you will lead the appointed professional team and remain accountable for all aspects of delivery as lead consultant building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues and supply chain members.

If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a high-energy consultancy team while delivering a unique programme, please register your interest.

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 promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff. 
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. 
• You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.  

Client focus – Deliver on our promise: 

• You will ensure robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed in line with service excellence.  
• You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. 
• You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the associate director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.  

Integrity – Always do the right thing: 

• You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations. 
• You will support the long-term development of your 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 manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.  
• You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).  
• 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’ll need to have:

• NEC4 ECC PM accreditation.
• Membership of APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.  
• Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the Highways sector. 
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.  
• Commercial and financial acumen.  
• Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.  
• Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders.  
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.