Project Manager Cities & Places

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace, a leading UK-based firm, is seeking a project manager for its Cities and Places sector. The role involves delivering complex programmes for homes, schools, offices and retail developments in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Winchester, Bristol and beyond.

You will coordinate design teams and stakeholders, drive quality, and uphold safety and sustainability standards. The role offers hybrid working options and opportunities to lead cross-functional teams while delivering value for clients

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Advanced communication, negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Relevant technical qualifications and knowledge of health, safety, and sector regulations.
• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Apply health and safety regulations.
• Foster inclusivity and team wellbeing.
• Ensure robust quality systems and service excellence.
• Manage project delivery from inception to completion.
• Manage budgets, risks, and mitigations.
• Coordinate design, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate plans, records, and handover documentation.
• Drive innovation and best practice across teams.
• Uphold Mace values, supporting sustainable business outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Health & safety knowledge

Industry regulations knowledge

Professional membership (RICS/CIOB/APM/ICE)

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.

The project: In our Cities and Places sector, we shape everything from homes and schools to major MoJ programmes, offices and retail‑led commercial developments. Working with government and private‑sector clients, we create spaces that genuinely improve how people live, work and connect - building stronger, healthier and more resilient communities.

These ambitions don’t come without challenges: tight budgets, funding pressures, complex stakeholder needs, sustainability demands and the constant need to adapt at pace. At Mace, navigating these challenges is what we do best.

We bring flexibility, adaptability and deep technical expertise to programme and project delivery - partnering closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver outcomes that matter. Through cutting‑edge technology, modern construction techniques, and a relentless focus on social value, we help deliver projects that meet today’s requirements while supporting long‑term goals. Projects that stand the test of time and create thriving, future‑proofed communities.

The role can be based on the following locations - London, Birmingham, Manchester and Winchester and Bristol.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Applying technical expertise in health and safety regulations.
• Fostering inclusivity and team wellbeing.
• Ensuring robust quality systems and service excellence.
• Managing project delivery from inception to completion.
• Managing budgets, risks, and mitigations.
• Coordinating design, consultants, and stakeholders collaboratively.
• Maintaining accurate plans, records, and handover documentation.
• Driving innovation and best practice across teams.
• Upholding Mace values, supporting sustainable business outcomes.

You’ll Need To Have

• Proven project management experience with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Advanced communication, negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Relevant technical qualifications and knowledge of health, safety, and sector regulations.
• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent certification.

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, 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.