Associate Director - Project Management - Local Government

Overview

Lead construction programme delivery, ensuring safety, quality, finance and stakeholder alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• safety first
• quality excellence
• budget management
• project delivery
• stakeholder management
• process implementation

Tasks

-You will promote and influence quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and programme interactions. -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 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 be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. -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 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 collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes. -You will be responsible for implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology -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 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.

Requirements

• rics membership
• project management
• sustainability
• commercial acumen
• stakeholder management
• health & safety

What You Bring

-Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. -Tertiary qualifications in project management and / or construction related discipline or equivalent professional experience / apprenticeship. -Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the construction sector. -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. -Demonstrable level of knowledge. -Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. -You will possess advanced 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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