Deputy Project Lead - Healthcare Sector

Mace; Truro; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mace is seeking a deputy project lead in Cornwall to coordinate scheme-level activities, linking the trust, Directorates and wider programme to enable effective delivery. The role focuses on governance, assurance and integration across scope, cost and risk, while driving informed decision-making and addressing issues in line with programme standards.

We welcome flexible and hybrid work options where suitable.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., project management, construction, engineering).
• Professional project management qualification (APM/PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Proven experience on large, complex capital programmes or major infrastructure schemes.
• Strong governance, assurance and reporting experience in regulated public-sector environments.
• Experience supporting HMT Green Book-compliant business cases.

Responsabilités

• Manage scheme-level stakeholder engagement, governance and assurance.
• Drive collaborative relationships across trusts, partners and alliances.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, interfaces and scheme integration.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and change control processes.
• Provide evidence-based insights supporting governance decisions.
• Champion design and industrialisation principles.
• Coordinate operational readiness, assurance and continuous improvement.
• Support delivery of strategic outcomes and patient benefits.

Connaissances

Degree in PM/Engineering

PM Certification

Capital projects

Public sector governance

Formation

Relevant degree

Description du poste

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 deputy project lead provides scheme-level coordination, connecting the trust, Directorates and wider programme to enable effective delivery. The role drives integration, assurance and governance, bringing together scope, programme, cost, risk and dependencies to support informed decision-making, proactively address emerging issues and maintain alignment with programme standards and expectations.

This role will be based in Cornwall.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing scheme-level stakeholder engagement, governance and assurance.
• Driving collaborative relationships across trusts, partners and alliances.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, interfaces and scheme integration.
• Managing risks, issues, dependencies and change control processes.
• Providing evidence-based insights supporting informed governance decisions.
• Championing H2.0 design and industrialisation principles.
• Coordinating operational readiness, assurance and continuous improvement.
• Supporting delivery of strategic outcomes and patient benefits.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. project management, construction, engineering, commercial, master planning or similar).
• Professional project management qualification and/or membership (e.g. APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Proven experience working on large, complex capital programmes or major infrastructure schemes.
• Strong understanding of programme governance, assurance and reporting within regulated public-sector environments.
• Experience supporting the development and assurance of HMT Green Book-compliant business cases.

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 within the role.