Associate Director - Project Controls - Healthcare sector

Mace Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious associate director level project controls manager to join their healthcare sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead project controls on complex construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and sustainability standards. You will play a pivotal role in creating effective PMO frameworks and strategies, while mentoring a diverse team and influencing senior management. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity, client focus, and continuous improvement, and be part of a transformative journey in project delivery.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Employee Referral Scheme

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in PMO and project controls on complex construction projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams in PMO and project controls processes.
• Mentor and develop project teams, fostering knowledge sharing.

Skills

PMO Management

Project Controls

Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree-level Education

Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Aconex

Primavera P6

RiskHive

Job description

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project:

A great opportunity for an ambitious and forward-thinking associate director level project controls manager to join our established healthcare sector, which is currently experiencing an exciting and sustained period of growth, providing great opportunities for development.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. They are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be an 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 champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will create and design effective implementations of PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions. You will support best-in-class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace. You will develop your expertise in PMO and project controls, with a growing internal and external network (e.g., clients, contractors, consultancies, and other stakeholders). The client has outsourced several services across the real estate portfolio and views the IPMO as an independent service provider providing guidance and assurance across the other providers, e.g., delivery partners. The PMO and controls team are key coordinators in achieving this. The PMO will be established to match the hub locations of the client, with roles based in EMEA, Asia Pacific, and potentially other regions, depending on capability and ambition. The team will also be responsible for documentation, training, assurance of adherence, regular reviews, and portfolio reporting. An integral part of assurance of project cost estimates is a comparison against benchmarks, and the team will develop a database of benchmarks noting location, project type, scale, and complexity.

• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will manage project teams in the administration of the PMO and project controls processes, particularly concerning cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting. You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing long-term strategy development, creating a sustainable business future. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, clients, and planet, and hold others accountable to uphold Mace values.

• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team, fostering an environment to share knowledge and experience. You will actively network, innovate, and seek best practices, utilizing Mace's centres of excellence, control centre, and knowledge hub. You will support the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience of effective PMO and project controls on complex construction projects.
• Experience of setting up effective PMO and project controls services, audit, and assurance frameworks/strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques, and software (e.g., MS Office, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, RiskHive).
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
• Good understanding of construction projects and interfaces within the project lifecycle and management consultancy.
• Deep domain knowledge of providing PMO and project controls leadership in sectors like rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals, and financial services.
• Ability to influence and persuade senior management towards desired actions.
• Continuous improvement perspective.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships internally and externally.
• Proven ability to articulate complex information for non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deep dive into topics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective working relationships.

You’ll also have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in project delivery within the consulting sector.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience with large, diverse teams.
• Experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations influence projects.
• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Cross-cultural working experience.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be the best fit for this role or others within our organization.

We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable.

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and consider recommending talented individuals using the ‘Refer a friend’ feature within the relevant job posting.