Associate Director - Project Controls

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a seasoned PMO/Project Controls leader to guide governance, cost, schedule, risk and reporting on critical UK infrastructure commissions in collaboration with client teams and our internal delivery ecosystem.

You will build high-performing teams, drive continuous improvement, champion safety and quality, and nurture stakeholder relationships while delivering outstanding outcomes for complex programmes across a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in delivering infrastructure projects/programmes.
• Leadership of large, diverse teams.
• Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience client-side and consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing PMO and Project Controls delivery with governance and performance management.
• Developing and implementing controls for cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting.
• Building trusted client relationships and providing strategic advice.
• Developing high-performing teams and promoting best practices.
• Champions safety, quality, sustainability and inclusion in delivery.
• Directing strategic PMO and Project Controls to drive client outcomes.
• Shaping business strategy and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
• Mentoring and developing talent within the team.

Skills

PMO leadership

Project controls

Governance

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy 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 project: Mace will be playing a key role in supporting the future of UK nuclear infrastructure. We are searching for motivated and driven individuals to help steer our team in an exciting period of growth. If you are searching for an opportunity join a large, high-energy infrastructure consultancy team while delivering a unique programme.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing PMO and Project Controls delivery, ensuring strong governance, performance management and successful outcomes across assigned commissions.
• Developing and implementing robust controls frameworks, managing cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting.
• Builds trusted client relationships, providing strategic advice and subject matter expertise.
• Developing high-performing teams, champions best practice, supports net zero goals and drives continuous improvement.
• Championing a culture of safety, quality, sustainability and inclusion, ensuring compliance and wellbeing remain at the heart of delivery.
• Directing strategic PMO and Project Controls delivery, providing expert guidance and driving successful client outcomes.
• Shaping business strategy strengthens stakeholder relationships and promotes best-in-class service excellence.
• Developing high-performing teams through mentoring, talent development, innovation and knowledge sharing.

You’ll Need To Have

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the infrastructure sector.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Experience of working client-side as well as within a consultancy.
• Practical application, and under

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 with-in the role.