Associate Project Director

Overview

Lead rail project delivery, managing budgets, safety, stakeholders, and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• team management
• stakeholder collaboration
• budget management
• project delivery
• safety compliance
• quality assurance

Tasks

-You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities. -You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes. -You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations. -You will actively network, innovate, 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 will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. -You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the Associate Director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project. -You will be responsible for delivery 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 ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. -You will manage delivery 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 champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. -You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs). -You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. -You will support the long term development of your function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. -On behalf of external/third-party clients, you will oversee the project management of the project on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion. -You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. -You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence. -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. -You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.

Requirements

• rics
• nec
• cscs
• project management
• h&s
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience / apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge. -Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. -Experience in contract administration -You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. -NEC Accredited (preferred) -Good communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively in a team. -Project Management and Project Delivery experience -Strong commercial and financial acumen. -Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. -Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. -Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. -10+ years’ experience working on Civil Engineering and Rail infrastructure projects -Problem-solving ability and attention to detail. -Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card (or local equivalent).

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About Mace

-Founded in 1990 by ex-Bovis professionals aiming to overhaul a confrontational construction sector. -Headquartered in London. -Delivers iconic projects such as skyscrapers and transport networks. -Known for projects like the London Eye, The Shard, and Dubai’s record-breaking Ferris wheel. -Specializes in sectors including arts, defence, energy & utilities, transport, and stadiums. -Blends consultancy services with hands-on construction delivery. -Managing programs such as Ontario’s Metrolinx rail tunnel.

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