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Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in December subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.
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:
The project manager shall have responsibility for supporting the project and programme management lead in the overall execution of project's delivery, bringing the necessary project management skills and experience that will integrate with the existing TII project team to ensure that the project directorate plans, tracks and delivers against the project programme and budget.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
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.
* Provide support in the management of significant work packages/elements of the project to the defined time, cost, quality and outputs' benefits, including the coordination of the activities of all functions in relation to the delivery of the project within the timeline and costs as set out in the preliminary business case.
* Provide project management support in regards the following key activities; the mobilisation and onboarding of client partner resources within the project directorate, the establishment of the project directorate PMO and the establishment and development of the information management framework.
* Provide project management support in relation to the procurement of the core contracts, assisting with the completion of tender design and all related documentation, the development and coordination of relevant inputs into the production of procurement documents.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
* You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
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:
* 10+ years' project management experience with at least 5 years' experience carrying out project management activities across the project lifecycle through to completion in high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale/complexity.
* Prior experience of cost management for multiple projects and/or programmes and developing standard operating procedures.
* Tangible experience of driving best practice in technical activities, processes, policies and standards.
* In-depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural/engineering/construction sectors.
* Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting.
* Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector.
You'll also have:
* Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service.
* Ability to manage technical outputs to drive efficiency.
* BEng/BA/BSC in a related discipline ideally from construction, quality or engineering discipline.
* Degree/diploma/certification in system integration and assurance.
* Professional memberships - Associate of Project Management - Corporate Membership.
* Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
* Commercial and financial acumen.
* Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
* Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders.
* 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.
Please remember theEmployee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the 'Refer a friend' feature found within the relevant job.
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Fortune favours the brave - and so do we
At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world.
You might be part of our healthcare team delivering critical hospital care units, or our education team creating schools to inspire our future leaders. You could be a graduate working on the world’s tallest building, or be managing the construction of world-leading cultural landmarks. Whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you.
At Mace we want you to feel comfortable from day 1, so for any questions about a career at Mace, including application advice, please contactpaul.deaville@macegroup.com for a confidential chat.
Our clients say that it’s our people that make the difference
Our people think harder, do better and go further. Every day at Mace is an opportunity to think and do things differently. We were founded more than 30 years ago, and every day our entrepreneurial culture plays a huge role in our success. We exist to seek out the world’s most interesting projects that challenge and excite us.
We want our employees to thrive and achieve their highest potential. We are passionate about creating an environment that provides opportunities for the most stimulating and fulfilling careers. We encourage innovation and welcome new perspectives by attracting and developing people with diverse talent who inspire our thinking, challenge our solutions and enhance our culture.
At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills, see the world and get to work with both inspiring colleagues and influential clients – whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you. But don’t just take our word for it; below you can see what some of our people had to say.
Reward and recognition
We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes:
* 22 days of holiday, plus two ‘Mace Days’ to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Highly competitive maternity and paternity package
* Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees
* Season ticket loan
* Annual health screening
* Private medical insurance
* Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval)
* Continuous on the job training and development
* Cycle to work scheme
* Our international benefit packages are comparable. Please contact our recruitment team for more information.
We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees.
Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent. Top performers are recognised for both their contribution to projects and their broader contribution to the business.
At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves.
Regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or affiliation to any political party, we embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every Mace person is treated equally, fairly and with respect.
We are proud partners of Stonewall’s global diversity champions programme that ensures all LGBT+ staff are accepted without exception at Mace.
Mace’s corporate purpose statement is ‘Redefining the boundaries of ambition’.
Support for disabled employees is provided by:
Our recruitment and HR Teams have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues.
Enabled at Mace – employee network. Its aims are to support its members and, to "to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and other impairments” to support their aim to create an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone.
Disability Confident – We are using the requirements of the government scheme to create an inclusive environment for disabled job applicants and existing colleagues.
Clear Assured – an externally verified accreditation around equality, diversity and inclusion practice across our business, driving improvements to our policies, processes and practices.
Recite Me – an assistive technology tool that provides access support to all employees. It is located on our intranet site, our website and job vacancy platform.
Mace are member of the Business Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information. Our line managers have access to their confidential support line.
Silver Clear Assured Award
ridi - Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative Awards 2021 - Highly Commended Category
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