Associate Project Director (Private Sector)

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking an experienced project professional to join its Capital Projects team in London and regional portfolios. The role focuses on delivering capital expenditure projects safely, on time and within budget, while maintaining client satisfaction and sustainability objectives.

You will work with internal client teams, consultants and contractors to plan, execute and hand over projects, acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders and promoting continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction, refurbishment, fit-out, asset enhancement or capital investment projects.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders in a complex environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, including cost, programme and risk management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver capital projects across London and Regional portfolios, ensuring programme, cost, quality and performance objectives.
• Lead projects through full lifecycle from business case to handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop project briefs, execution plans and delivery strategies aligned with governance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication

Programme & risk management

Digital reporting

Education

Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline

Professional body membership (APM/RICS/CIOB)

Tools

PDMS

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.

Our client’s Capital Projects team is responsible for the planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital investment projects across some of the UK's most prominent mixed‑use, commercial, retail and residential assets. The team delivers projects that enhance asset performance, improve customer experience, support sustainability objectives and protect the long‑term value of the portfolio.

Working as part of an integrated client team, the Appointee will manage the delivery of a range of capital expenditure (CapEx) projects across Our client’s London and Regional portfolios. The role requires a commercially aware project leader who can manage multiple stakeholders, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive successful project outcomes from inception through to completion and operational handover.

The focus of the role is to deliver projects safely, to the required quality standards, on programme and within budget, while maintaining a strong customer focus and supporting our client’s wider strategic objectives.

The Appointee will work collaboratively with internal client teams, consultants, contractors and framework partners to ensure projects are planned and executed effectively.

This role would suit an established Associate Director, Senior Project Manager looking to step up, or an experienced client‑side project professional seeking the opportunity to work within one of the UK's most diverse and high‑profile property portfolios.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing the delivery of capital projects across our client’s London and Regional portfolios, applying a consistent and robust project management approach.
• Managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from business case and briefing through design, procurement, construction and handover.
• Directing and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to achieve programme, cost, quality and performance objectives.
• Developing project briefs, project execution plans and delivery strategies aligned with established capital project processes and governance.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, supply chain partners and external consultants to drive collaboration and successful outcomes.
• Monitoring project performance, proactively identifying risks, issues and opportunities and implementing mitigation measures where required.
• Supporting the achievement of financial, operational and sustainability objectives across the project portfolio.
• Facilitating project team meetings and governance reviews, ensuring clear reporting and effective decision‑making.
• Managing interfaces between projects, business functions, customers and operational teams to minimise disruption and support successful delivery.
• Supporting the transition of completed projects into operation through effective soft landings and stakeholder engagement.
• Contributing to annual capital planning activities, programme forecasting and portfolio prioritisation.
• Championing compliance with project controls, governance processes and digital reporting tools, including PDMS.
• Promoting a positive health, safety, wellbeing and environmental culture across all projects.
• Supporting the delivery of our client’s sustainability and Net Zero Carbon ambitions.
• Providing project‑related advice and technical support to colleagues across the organisation.
• Actively contributing to innovation, continuous improvement and the development of more effective ways of working.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and informed decision‑making support.

You’ll Need To Have

• Experience delivering construction, refurbishment, fit‑out, asset enhancement or capital investment projects.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders in a complex environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, including cost, programme and risk management.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience working within consultancy, client‑side, developer, contractor or corporate real estate environments.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive and solution‑focused mindset.An understanding of project governance, reporting and assurance processes.
• Commitment to health, safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Degree‑qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Membership of, or progress towards, a recognised professional body such as APM, RICS, CIOB or equivalent.
• Experience working across commercial, mixed‑use, retail, residential or operational property portfolios.
• Familiarity with digital project reporting and project controls systems.

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.