Finance Production and Control Senior Lead

Mace; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a PMO & Project Controls Lead to oversee the implementation and delivery of PMO frameworks. The role involves managing PMO performances on complex construction projects, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in leading PMO services and managing stakeholder relations, along with a relevant degree. The position is part-time with remote/hybrid options available, making it suitable for those seeking flexibility in the workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Diverse workplace environment

Qualifications

• Experience leading effective PMO and project controls on complex construction projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques, and software.
• High-level proficiency in data analytics or reporting suite tools.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Mace’s safety and quality standards.
• Design and implement PMO frameworks.
• Manage PMO performance on commissions.

Skills

Leadership in PMO and project controls

Stakeholder management

Risk management techniques

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Relevant university degree (construction, engineering)

Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE)

Tools

Power BI

Primavera P6

Aconex

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: PMO & Project Controls Lead
Job Type: Part‑time – Remote/Hybrid
Location: London (Hybrid working options available)

Overview

Mace is committed to redefining the boundaries of ambition through responsible, transformative impact. Our PMO & Project Controls Lead will direct implementation and delivery of PMO frameworks and project controls to support commissions across a range of construction sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocate and uphold Mace’s value of safety first, ensuring exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• Champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, prioritising the wellbeing of team members.
• Design and implement effective PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions.
• Drive best‑in‑class service delivery and engage with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.
• Develop expertise in PMO and project controls, building a strong internal and external network.
• Manage PMO and project controls performance on commissions, including baseline development (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and change & contingency monitoring.
• Consult with project teams on cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting to achieve key objectives.
• Facilitate and lead periodic reporting, structured governance and performance meetings.
• Coordinate activities to align with Mace control centre, client requirements and legislation.
• Line‑manage a team of PMO & project controls staff, mentoring and developing their career progression.
• Support the HUB PMO director with resourcing, recruitment and integration of project controls into PMO and planning disciplines.
• Collaborate on net‑zero carbon transition, proactively managing associated emissions and reductions during delivery.
• Align with senior PMO stakeholders to influence long‑term strategy and sustainable business future.

Qualifications

• Experience leading effective PMO and project controls on complex construction projects.
• Experience setting up PMO and project controls services, audit, assurance frameworks and strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g., MS Office, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, RiskHive).
• Strong understanding of construction project lifecycles and consultancy interfaces.
• Domain knowledge in one or more sectors (rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).
• Proven interpersonal, collaboration, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to articulate complex information for non‑technical audiences.
• Commercial acumen and experience supporting business development and bids.
• Relevant university degree (construction, engineering) or equivalent.
• Progress towards or holding membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE).
• High‑level proficiency in data analytics, Power BI or reporting suite tools (optional).

EEO & Inclusion

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.