Associate Project Director

Overview

Lead healthcare project delivery, manage teams, stakeholders, and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• project delivery
• budget management
• staging plans
• design programme
• safety management
• sustainability

Tasks

-Managing the timely delivery to programme 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 your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential. -Overseeing project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations. -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. -Managing, influencing and negotiating with key senior external stakeholders (up to c-suite). -Promoting Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework. Supports the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff. -Overseeing management of the client and consultant team and all external/project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of the project in line with client expectations. Actively drives collaboration between all parties. -Working 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. -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. -Providing subject matter expertise and guidance to support the success of the broader Mace projects. -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. -Managing the timely sequencing/methodology and production of staging plans. -You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. -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. -Delivering continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. -Aligning to strategy to place construction to production, digital and data, service excellence, quality, assurance and sustainability at the heart of our delivery. -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 be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. -Managing a number of senior managers, managers and assistant managers. -You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes. -Actively networking and seeking understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub -On behalf of external/third-party clients oversee the project management of the project/s on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion. -Partnering with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/initiatives). -Performing two to five of the following non-projects related roles, such as business reporting, strategic advisory, pipeline management, bidding, business development, resourcing, commercial strategy & maximising our commercial position, managing Mace contract, contract extensions, cross-selling, invoicing, debt collection and P&L responsibility and other as directed by the senior leadership team. -Ensuring the successful delivery of the project in line with all stakeholders’ expectations communicating strategies to the wider client/ consultant/contractor team. -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 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. -Producing design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.

Requirements

• nec4
• rics
• health & safety
• sustainability
• commercial
• leadership

What You Bring

-Experience of winning work and growing client accounts. -Through understanding of Public Sector governance and delivery requirements -Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. -Extensive experience of successfully delivering projects and programmes in the healthcare and/or life sciences sectors. -You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. -NEC4 ECC project manager accreditation. -Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. -Strong commercial and financial acumen. -Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. -Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise. -Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.

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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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