Project Manager

Overview

Manage small‑to‑medium projects, overseeing design, procurement, safety & budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• budget management
• stakeholder coordination
• team leadership
• risk management
• quality assurance

Tasks

-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. -You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations. -Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. -Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s. -Manages small teams providing guidance, direction and coordination. -Ensures all approved handover documentation is coordinated and provided prior to practical completion. -Mentors and develops individuals, sharing knowledge and experience. -Seeks opportunities for implementing improved working practices. -You will support the long term development of your function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. -Partners with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments. -Is responsible for the procurement of consultants and contractors to deliver for the client. -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). -Determines and arranges project technical services and external resources required for project/s. -Constructively challenges Client, Stakeholders, internal and external team, the norm, to deliver optimum solutions. -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. -Mentors and develops the project team; provides a safe work environment to learn and mature. -You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team. -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. -Partners with others providing day to day project leadership to achieve deliverables. -Delivers and modifies project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s. -Effectively coordinates and communicates with all project parties/stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and that suitable standards and records are documented and maintained. -You will ensure quality systems are suitably managed in line with service excellence. -Monitors project timeframes and budgets, ensuring managing diligently and to the successful delivery of project management , highlighting any risks, challenges and mitigations. -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. -Produces (or works with a planner to produce) design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme. -Acts as central point of contact for project portfolio for relevant stakeholders, internal and externally. -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. -Developing budgetary oversight expertise. -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 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. -Promotes and drives the business priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data and Responsible Business practices. -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. -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. -Proactively manage internal budgets and fees (where appropriate), delivering agreed outcomes. -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. -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).

Requirements

• project management
• cscs
• hse
• degree
• water projects
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium sized projects. -Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills (using appropriate tools). -Demonstrates Mace values and behaviours. -Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card (or local equivalent). -A degree or equivalent with professional work experience in engineering, construction or related project management discipline. -Experience with water, utilities or civil infrastructure projects. -Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. -Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/ market of project/role. -Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving planning, estimating, contract administration and procurement issues within construction and design activities. -Previous experience in a project management (or equivalent) role. -Sound technical expertise in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (or local equivalent) rules and specific sector/ market regulations relevant to project portfolio. -MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE (or working towards) or local equivalent -Driving licence and vehicle is desirable. -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. -Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices. -Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders. -Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s (or equivalent). -Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure and property sectors/markets and an understanding of estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, commercial controls and reporting. -Interpersonal ability. -Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. -Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve project key performance indicators (KPIs). -Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders. -Experience with wastewater and potable water systems is a definite advantage. -Commercial and financial acumen. -Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams. -Technology and Process, Verbal communication, Written communication. -Proven competency that understands construction methodologies and sequencing. -Display strong communication and negotiation skills to support the client/customer focus. -Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders. -Problem solving and analytical thinking, -Developing experience in the construction delivery phase of projects. -Influencing and negotiation. -You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.

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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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