Assistant Project Manager / Document Controller

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Australia in New South Wales is seeking a Project Manager to deliver initiatives on time, budget and quality. You’ll coordinate stakeholders, consultants and contractors, report progress, and apply Mace best practices across the project lifecycle.

The role offers hybrid working options and a pathway to grow within a global delivery consultancy known for safety and client focus.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in project management, construction or a related role.
• Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Developing knowledge of construction delivery, procurement, scheduling and commercial controls.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Safety First, supporting health, safety and wellbeing standards throughout project delivery.
• Supports projects from inception and design through procurement, construction and handover.
• Assists Project Managers in coordinating deliverables, milestones, quality systems and project documentation.
• Builds collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and wider project stakeholders.
• Supports risk, change, budget and carbon management, highlighting challenges and appropriate mitigations.
• Manages defined project activities independently, applying Mace best practice, systems and knowledge resources effectively.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Job description

Mace combines global delivery consultancy experience to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The role:

Supports the successful delivery of projects against agreed time, cost and quality objectives. Coordinates stakeholders, consultants and contractors, providing accurate project information through research, analysis and reporting. Manages defined project activities independently with appropriate oversight, supporting project KPIs and contributing to effective project management and delivery

You’ll be responsible for:

• Promotes Safety First, supporting health, safety and wellbeing standards throughout project delivery.
• Supports projects from inception and design through procurement, construction and handover.
• Assists Project Managers in coordinating deliverables, milestones, quality systems and project documentation.
• Builds collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and wider project stakeholders.
• Supports risk, change, budget and carbon management, highlighting challenges and appropriate mitigations.
• Manages defined project activities independently, applying Mace best practice, systems and knowledge resources effectively.

You’ll need to have:

• 2-5 years’ experience in project management, construction or a related role.
• Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Developing knowledge of construction delivery, procurement, scheduling and commercial controls.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well\: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise\: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel\: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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