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.

This senior role will handle construction delivery for a major Hertfordshire residential scheme while serving as the business unit’s construction specialist. It combines hands on site leadership with strategic guidance across the development portfolio, ensuring robust buildability, programme, quality, procurement and building safety Act compliance from early feasibility through to project handover.

Please note: This full-time role will be split based on-site in Hertfordshire (Stevenage area) with regular attendance at the client’s head office in the city of London. Roughly, 2 to 3 days a week on site, 1 - 2 days a week in office with potential for some flexible work-from-home by agreement with the Business Unit Director/Development Director.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing delivery of the Hertfordshire residential scheme.
• Managing programme, quality, safety and commissioning.
• Driving zero harm culture and SHEQ compliance.
• Overseeing planning, utilities and statutory approvals.
• Managing stakeholder, JV and local authority engagement.
• Ensuring ESG, social value and carbon commitments.
• Managing handover, aftercare and defect resolution.
• Supporting commercial control, change and reporting.
• Providing construction expertise across the portfolio.
• Managing assurance, buildability reviews and departmental standards.

You’ll need to have:

• Client side construction leader with large scale residential delivery experience.
• Strong contract, programme, safety and regulatory knowledge, including JCT/NEC and BSA compliance.
• Qualified construction professional with relevant certifications (CSCS, SMSTS desirable).
• Skilled in stakeholder management, digital tools, and complex urban site coordination.

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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