Project Manager

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.

You'll Be Responsible For:

• Determines and arranges project technical services and external resources required for project/s.
• Delivers the project objectives in line with the Project Plan, leads and supervises the project team/s and relevant stakeholders to achieve the project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Demonstrates Mace's value of Safety First, engaging with Mace's HSW framework.
• Delivers and modifies project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s.
• Manages intermediate level tasks and associated deliverables and/or support the senior project manager with activities to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of project and program management operations, whilst working alongside the wider project team comprising the client, design team and other consultants and contractor.
• Monitors project timeframes and budgets, ensuring managing diligently and to the successful delivery of project management , highlighting any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• Collaborates with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored in line with Mace Way/Service Excellence.
• Participates in and records relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis, including regular site walks.
• Partners with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments.
• Effectively coordinates and communicates with all project parties/stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and that suitable standards and records are documented and maintained.
• Is responsible for the procurement of consultants and contractors to deliver for the client
• Documents and takes ownership of project changes as and when necessary, tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within the agreed timeframes.
• Ensures all approved handover documentation is coordinated and provided prior to practical completion.
• Promotes and drives the business priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data and Responsible Business practices.
• Manages design/consultant/contractor /supply chain team and project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of responsibilities including project brief/scope, fees, processing claims, deliverables and/or project variations etc.
• Produces (or works with a planner to produce) design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.
• Constructively challenges Client, Stakeholders, internal and external team, the norm, to deliver optimum solutions.
• Actively seeks understanding and utilises the Centre of Excellence (CoE) knowledge base, The Mace Way Control Centre, the Knowledge Hub and Company best practice sign posting.
• Works 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:

• Proven experience in project management, successfully managing small to medium-sized construction or infrastructure projects.
• Relevant qualification in Project Management, Construction, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Good understanding of project management methodologies, construction methodologies, sequencing and the project lifecycle.
• Experience supporting the construction delivery phase of projects.
• Knowledge of the consultancy, construction, infrastructure and property sectors, including estimating, scheduling, contract administration, procurement, commercial controls and reporting.
• Strong project planning, coordination and budget management skills, with the ability to manage project budgets and fees and deliver agreed outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and act as a key point of contact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, particularly in relation to planning, estimating, procurement, contract administration and construction activities.
• Experience coordinating and providing day-to-day leadership to small project teams, including mentoring, knowledge sharing and supporting team development.
• Ability to monitor and support the achievement of project KPIs, deliverables and performance objectives.
• Good understanding of relevant health, safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the sector and project environment.
• Ability to identify and implement improved working practices, process improvements and opportunities for service enhancement.
• Proficiency in relevant project management, reporting and technology tools.
• Relevant professional membership or working towards professional accreditation, such as MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE or local equivalent, is desirable.
• Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or local equivalent, where required for the role.

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 organization. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.