About this role
The project: We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director - Project Management to join our team on a permanent basis. As Project Manager you will represent Mace whilst interfacing with our key clients. You will be required to lead others effectively, give clear direction, coach and support others to reach their full potential.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Overseeing project timeframes and project budgets and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations.
- On behalf of external/third-party clients oversee the project management of the project/s on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion.
- Ensuring the successful delivery of the project in line with all stakeholders’ expectations communicating strategies to the wider client/consultant/contractor team.
- Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to support the success of the project.
- Overseeing management of the client and consultant team and all external/project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of the project in line with client expectations.
- Actively driving collaboration between all parties.
- Producing design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.
- Managing the timely delivery to programme 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.
- Partnering with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/initiatives).
- Delivering continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned.
You’ll need to have:
- Extensive rail sector experience delivering material by rail solutions from planning through design and construction.
- Strong NEC contract expertise with deep, demonstrable project management capability.
- Professionally qualified (MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE or equivalent).
- Proven stakeholder leadership, collaborating with operations teams, network rail and landowners to define and deliver requirements.
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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Other facts
About Mace
Mace is a global company of delivery consultants and construction experts.
Through its two engines – Consult and Construct – it brings to life iconic skyscrapers, state-of-the-art data centres, life science facilities, social infrastructure and regeneration projects that support communities across the world.
The company has an annual turnover of £2.36bn and employs over 7,400 people across four global hubs in the UK & Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific.
Mace is driven by its purpose to redefine the boundaries of ambition. Founded out of a belief that the industry could be more efficient, innovative and responsible, since 1990 Mace has built a reputation and track record for delivering projects safer, faster, greener and better than ever before.
What you'll do
- You will oversee project timeframes and budgets, ensuring effective management and communication with stakeholders. Additionally, you will lead the project management from inception to post-completion, driving collaboration and continuous improvement.
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