Associate Project Director - Commercial Development

Mace; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Project Management. You will oversee major infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has proven experience in commercial development, strong NEC contract knowledge, and is a chartered professional. There’s opportunity for part-time and hybrid working arrangements. Join this dynamic team to make a significant impact on the future of UK infrastructure.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive working environment

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading complex projects.
• Experience in negotiating with public-sector stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project timeframes and budgets.
• Manage the project from inception to post-completion.
• Ensure successful delivery in line with stakeholder expectations.
• Provide subject matter expertise for project success.
• Drive collaboration between all parties.
• Ensure timely delivery to programme.

Skills

Proven infrastructure experience leading complex commercial development

Negotiating with public-sector stakeholders

Strong NEC contract experience across planning, procurement, and delivery

Advanced project management expertise

Education

Chartered professional: MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE or equivalent

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in March subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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:

With continued growth across UK infrastructure, we have a demand for experienced professionals in aviation to join our mobility business sector. With sustained airline passenger growth in the UK and the recent government approvals, Mace Consult have been appointed for one of the UK’s largest airports in the South East of England to deliver their high-profile airport expansion plans.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director - Project Management to join our team on a permanent basis. As Project Manager you will represent Mace whilst interfacing with our key clients. You will be required to lead others effectively, give clear direction, coach and support others to reach their full potential.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Overseeing project timeframes and project budgets and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• On behalf of external/third-party clients oversee the project management of the project/s on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion.
• Ensuring the successful delivery of the project in line with all stakeholders’ expectations communicating strategies to the wider client/ consultant/contractor team.
• Providing subject matter expertise and guidance to support the success of the project.
• Overseeing management of the client and consultant team and all external/project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of the project in line with client expectations.
• Actively drives collaboration between all parties.
• Producing design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.
• Managing the timely delivery to programme from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurementand construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• Partnering with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/initiatives).
• Delivering continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven infrastructure experience leading complex commercial development and relocation programmes.
• Demonstrable experience negotiating with public-sector stakeholders, including the department of Justice.
• Strong NEC contract experience across planning, procurement, and delivery.
• Chartered professional: MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE, or equivalent, with advanced project management expertise.

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. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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

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