Associate Project Director - Health

Mace

The Role

Overview

Lead delivery of healthcare projects, managing teams, budgets, safety and stakeholder relations.

Key Responsibilities

  • project delivery
  • risk management
  • budget oversight
  • procurement management
  • safety leadership
  • design planning

Tasks

-Developing bidding, business development and/or account growth capabilities. -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 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. -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. -Ensure project risks are effectively identified, mitigated and managed, including the proactive management of the early warning process. -Manages 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. -Developing proficiency in coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders. -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. -Developing budgetary oversight expertise. -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. -Performs two to five of the following non-projects related roles, such as business reporting, 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. -Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to support the success of the broader Mace projects. -Ensures the successful delivery of the project in line with all stakeholders’ expectations communicating strategies to the wider client/ consultant/contractor team. -Manages the timely sequencing/methodology and production of staging plans. -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. -Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior external stakeholders (up to c-suite). -You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. -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 champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. -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. -Aligns to strategy to place construction to production, digital and data, service excellence, quality, assurance and sustainability at the heart of our delivery. -You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential. -Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/initiatives). -You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes. -Manages several senior managers, managers and assistant managers. -Oversees 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. -Promotes 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. -Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. -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. -Actively networks and seeks understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub -Produces design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme. -Oversees project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations.

Requirements

  • rics membership
  • nec4 accreditation
  • health safety
  • commercial acumen
  • project management
  • stakeholder management

What You Bring

-Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. -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. -Commercial and financial acumen. -Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the public sector. -Strong commercial and financial skills and an ability to build up fee proposals and oversee project workbooks. -NEC4 ECC project manager accreditation. -You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. -Proven problem solving and analytical skills across estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, financial controls and reporting for planning, estimating, contract administration and procurement issues for various procedural, construction and design activities. -Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices. -Property or infrastructure project management expertise. -Experience in delivering projects on site, ideally in the healthcare sector, under the NEC contract. -Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium/large sized projects.

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Infrastructure

Transport

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Logistics

Energy

Mechanical

Electrical

Public Health

Defence and National Security

Health and Life Sciences

Mobility

Resilience

Technology

Manufacturing

Renewable Energy

Net Zero Carbon Solutions