Job Vacancies at Mace

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 business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

Please Note - This role will require BPSS security clearance and will be working from our client’s site In Bridewater, Somerset 4 days per week.

Our values shape the way we construct, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be an 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.  

Client focus – Deliver on our promise:

• You will manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will support the long-term success of Planning performance for specified engines/sectors/hubs, and the overall contribution to the broader company goals.
• You will support the Planning function in ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored. 

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

• You will support senior management in negotiations, contract development and other business development, ensuring that due diligence is applied.  
• You will support the 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 support 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 develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the client and other project stakeholders, both internal and external.

You’ll need to have:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 within the role.

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Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in September subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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 business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

Please Note - This role will require BPSS Security clearance and will be working from our clients site In Bridewater, Somerset 4 days per week.

Our values shape the way we construct, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be an 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.  

Client focus – Deliver on our promise:

• You will manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will support the long-term success of Planning performance for specified engines/sectors/hubs, and the overall contribution to the broader company goals.
• You will support the Planning function in ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored. 

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

• You will support senior management in negotiations, contract development and other business development, ensuring that due diligence is applied.  
• You will support the 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 support 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 develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the client and other project stakeholders, both internal and external.

You’ll need to have:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 within the role.

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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 

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You’ll be responsible for:

• Setts manages and monitors GDPR plan.
• Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for GDPR to support and monitor delivery plan.
• Providing bespoke data protection advice to key strategic projects and negotiating DP terms to support commercially important contracts (i.e. gold bids and key IT infrastructure projects).
• Developing global corporate data protection framework to support the consult expansion and engine operating models.
• Directing, drafting and reviewing policies, processes and contract documentation in accordance with the GDPR and UK data protection law.
• Proactively promoting Mace as a data protection lead within the construction sector.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving mandatory GDPR training compliance programme.
• Creating a GDPR comms plan to support the GDPR plan and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Representing the business at national and international conferences, networking with external practitioners and industry bodies.
• Creating GDPR steering groups with key stakeholders across the business to tackle key GDPR issues including data breaches, data ownership, and SARs (subject access requests).
• Responsible for EU Representative (post Brexit requirement).
• Managing data protection team with direct line management responsibilities. Provides leadership, strategic guidance and coaching to team, ensuring a high performing team that meets KPIs for area of responsibility.
• Managing GDPR legal retainer with external counsel in line with commercial and strategic objectives. 
• Delivering continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change.
• Inputting into strategy development and develops plans and oversees delivery of strategy for area/discipline/portfolio.
• Utilising highly advanced discipline subject matter expertise (SME) for GDPR and provides expertise counsel to senior leadership roles across portfolio.
• 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:

• Strategic planning skills to deliver GDPR objectives and contributing towards wider Mace business plan.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Takes ownership to complete tasks, deliver on commitments and see things through.
• Safeguards the reputation of the Mace brand.
• Delivers to agreed deadlines, effectively handles multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Sets clearly defined objectives for self and others to deliver plans.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm to work with others and interacts well at all levels.
• Shares expertise and knowledge with others.

You’ll also have:

• CIPP/E qualified or qualified data protection lawyer
• Comprehensive knowledge of GDPR, national data protection laws and ICO guidance.
• Experience of DPO or senior DP lead in commercial organisation.
• Proven ability to apply law in commercial context.
• Good IT skills (particularly Adobe and Excel).

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Please Note - This role will require BPSS security clearance and will be working from our client’s site In Bridewater, Somerset 4 days per week.

Our values shape the way we construct, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be an 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.  

Client focus – Deliver on our promise:

• You will manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will support the long-term success of Planning performance for specified engines/sectors/hubs, and the overall contribution to the broader company goals.
• You will support the Planning function in ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored. 

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

• You will support senior management in negotiations, contract development and other business development, ensuring that due diligence is applied.  
• You will support the 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 support 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 develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the client and other project stakeholders, both internal and external.

You’ll need to have:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 within the role.