Project Manager - #137621

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.

The Project

Mace is seeking to appoint an assistant project manager to join this rapidly growing and successful part of the business. The key roles will be to assist the electrical package manager to plan, direct, manage and oversee implementation of the electrical works to ensure the clients goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed schedule, budget and defined health, safety and quality parameters. Effective communication with client, contractor and sub-contractors, consultants, management of client and project stakeholders is required.

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 behaviours, 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 champion 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 quality systems are suitably managed in line with service excellence.
• You will deliver and manage project plans 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 senior project managers and other leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.
• Review of design and engagement through the design process, assisting the design team where appropriate.
• Assist with scoping work packages for design drawings in line with the other package managers.
• Assist with procurement of packages, reviewing and appointing subcontractors alongside the commercial team.
• Providing support to construction managers to ensure trade work packages are attaining the agreed delivery programme. Liaising with Building PM's / CM's as to their requirements to attain delivery programme.
• Input and review the Contractor Reporting (Dashboard).
• Attend regular Progress Meetings.
• Monitor the Contractor Design, Programme and Deliverables.
• Review and Monitor Key Quality Sign Offs.
• Review and monitor incoming changes and advise on scope change and programme.
• Review and liaise with Temporary Works Co-Ordinator.
  
  

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 manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• You will actively network and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Time management and organisational skills.
• Strong influencing and people management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Track record in working in a regulated industry – Rail/ Aviation.
• Experience in procurement of electrical packages including IT/Comms/Security systems.
  
  

You’ll Also Have

• Relevant Degree qualifications or BTEC/HNC.
• CSCS
• Nuclear and Defence experience preferable.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience of working on projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of developing and forming relationships with other stakeholders within projects.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of 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 within the role.