Associate Director - Project Management

Mace; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking an experienced Project & Programme Manager to lead complex public-sector delivery in the Cities and Places sector. You will manage delivery from inception to completion, coordinate design teams and stakeholders, and ensure budget control and risk management.

The role emphasises collaboration, sustainability, and governance, with hybrid working options. Professional membership in RICS/CIOB/APM/ICE and a track record in new build delivery are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent development.
• Extensive public-sector project and programme delivery experience.
• Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management capability.
• Extensive project delivery experience.
• Proven experience in new build delivery.
• Experience across new and existing infrastructure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing project delivery from inception to completion, maintaining quality and milestones.
• Directing project manager responsible for the project delivery, reporting into the client.
• Managing project budgets and change management to maintain control over forecast outturn cost against budget.
• Maintaining live risks registers and lead regular reviews with the wider team.
• Manage design teams, consultants, and stakeholders, driving collaboration and service excellence.
• Contracting administration of contractors and consultants in accordance with their contracts.
• Fostering inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation while upholding Mace values.
• Overseeing budgets, risks, and change management, maintaining accurate plans and documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Project delivery experience

Public-sector delivery

Change management

Education

RICS/CIOB/APM/ICE membership

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: In our Cities and Places sector, we shape everything from homes and schools to major MoJ programmes, offices and retail-led commercial developments. Working with government and private-sector clients, we create spaces that genuinely improve how people live, work and connect - building stronger, healthier and more resilient communities..These ambitions don't come without challenges: tight budgets, funding pressures, complex stakeholder needs, sustainability demands and the constant need to adapt at pace. At Mace, navigating these challenges is what we do best.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing project delivery from inception to completion, maintaining quality and milestones.
• Directing project manager responsible for the project delivery, reporting into the client.
• Managing project budgets and change management to maintain control over forecast outturn cost against budget.
• Maintaining live risks registers and lead regular reviews with the wider team.
• Manage design teams, consultants, and stakeholders, driving collaboration and service excellence.
• Contracting administration of contractors and consultants in accordance with their contracts.
• Fostering inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation while upholding Mace values.
• Overseeing budgets, risks, and change management, maintaining accurate plans and documentation.

You’ll need to have:

• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent development.
• Extensive public-sector project and programme delivery experience.
• Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management capability.
• Extensive project delivery experience.
• Proven experience in new build delivery.
• Experience across new and existing infrastructure is desirable.

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: Wechampion 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.

Job Summary

• Job number: 47786
• Date posted : 2026-09-25
• Profession: Project & Programme Management
• Employment type: Full-time