Operations Director - Construction/Project Management - Nuclear New Build

ZipRecruiter; Eye; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Construction Manager to lead key projects and ensure exceptional safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project delivery, membership of a relevant professional body, and possess strong leadership skills. The role supports a major infrastructure initiative with a focus on sustainability and effective stakeholder management. Flexible and hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects in the Construction sector.
• Demonstrated leadership and management of diverse teams.
• Knowledge of carbon and sustainability considerations.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety and maintain exceptional project standards.
• Lead key assignments and monitor delivery aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable.

Skills

Construction management expertise

Strong commercial acumen

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE membership or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in developing a new service line within the Mace consult business. The Construction Management Office will offer ongoing construction planning and coordination expertise, providing clients with focused and detailed information to support informed decision-making. The project is a major UK infrastructure initiative and represents the latest step in creating a standard product to address the UK's energy needs. The Construction Management Office will facilitate multiple inputs and align delivery plans and programmes with specialist strategies, development consent orders, planners, and other stakeholders, bringing clarity to this complex stakeholder group. It will also establish a framework for standardisation and procedures, as well as provide long-term construction assurance to meet CDM requirements. It will interface with the Project Management Office and will be at the forefront of developing digital tools and solutions to meet tomorrow\'s construction information and tracking needs. If you enjoy working as part of a team that influences construction strategy and supports ongoing project delivery, this is a great opportunity to register your interest in.

Our values shape the way we consult & construct, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Responsibilities

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be a leading advocate of Mace\'s value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

• Membership of MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the Construction sector.
• Deep construction management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Additional Information

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.

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

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