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Preston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Lead the delivery of a major Defence programme in Preston, providing strategic direction and executive oversight across multiple project teams. Drive operational excellence, business growth, and stakeholder engagement to align outcomes with client objectives and Defence priorities.
Requires extensive experience managing large-scale multidisciplinary projects (exceeding £500m) within construction, infrastructure, or consultancy, specifically within Defence environments. A degree in a related field and professional membership (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS) are required, along with SC Clearance eligibility.
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.
We are looking for a Talented Operations Director - Project Management to join our Defence team in Preston, supporting a major long‑term programme operating within air system and Defence environments. This senior leadership position will drive operational excellence, business growth, stakeholder engagement and high-performing project delivery, ensuring outcomes align with client objectives, organisational priorities and industry-leading standards.
This role requires SC Clearance or eligibility to get it.
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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.
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Mace Consult launched as a new and independent business on 5 March 2026, through a carve-out from Mace Group. Mace Consult and Mace Construct are now two independent businesses following the completion of a majority investment in Mace Consult by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Mace Consult will continue to grow and develop under the Mace name, leveraging the strength of the brand’s global reputation in delivering exceptional programme and project delivery. Mace Construct will rebrand later in 2026. Until Mace Construct rebrands, we will continue to post news, views and achievements from both businesses on this LinkedIn account. Learn more about the transaction and what this means for the future of Mace Consult on our website.
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