Senior Project Manager

Position status: We are a growing team and would be interested to speak to experienced Senior Project Manager with construction and project management experience. Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with 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 consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.  

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 behaviors, 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, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. 

You'll need to have: 

• Substantial previous experience in a project management role on medium sized or complex projects, or leading smaller projects.
• Experience in the construction delivery phase of projects.
• MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE  or local equivalent.
• Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience / apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector / market of project/role.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
• Sound technical expertise in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (or local equivalent) rules and specific sector/ market regulations relevant to project/portfolio.
• Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure and property sectors/markets and an understanding of estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, commercial controls and reporting.

You'll also have: 

• Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card (or local equivalent).
• Proven successful experience in project management, managing medium sized projects.
• Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills.
• Developed budgetary oversight expertise.    
• Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
• Display strong communication and negotiation skills to support the client/customer focus.
• Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes (where appropriate).
• Proven competency that understands construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Developed bidding skills.
• Partners with others providing day to day project leadership to achieve deliverables.
• Manages teams providing guidance, direction and coordination.
• Acts as central point of contact for project portfolio for relevant stakeholders, internal and externally.
• Mentors and develops the project team; provides a safe work environment to learn and mature.
• Mentors and develops individuals, sharing knowledge and experience.
• Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.
• Competencies include: Interpersonal ability, influencing and negotiation, problem solving and analytical thinking, technology and process, verbal communication, written communication.
• Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate. 

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 organization. 

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. 

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