Associate Project Director

Overview

Senior leader overseeing end-to-end delivery of water infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• safety leadership
• project management
• strategy development
• budget control
• stakeholder collaboration
• team development

Tasks

-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. -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 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 champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. -You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential. -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 be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. -You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes. -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.

Requirements

• rics
• health & safety
• water projects
• team management
• sustainability
• commercial acumen

What You Bring

-Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. -You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. -Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the water sector. -Supervising and management experience of large, diverse teams. -Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. -Strong commercial and financial acumen. -Deep infrastructure project management expertise. -Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

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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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