Requirements Manager (NR background)

Mace; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a risk management leader to join their team. The ideal candidate will hold a degree or postgraduate qualification and have a proven track record in risk management roles. Responsibilities include monitoring compliance systems, producing audit reports, and supporting project teams. The firm promotes a culture of safety and integrity and offers flexible working options to support well-being. Chartership in a professional body is desirable.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record in risk management leadership roles.
• Understanding of contract administration.
• Right to work in the UK or ability to obtain a visa.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance and assurance systems in line with service excellence.
• Produce technical audit reports and advise on remedial actions.
• Support project teams in identifying and resolving technical risks.

Skills

Risk management leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical auditing

Written and verbal communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree/Postgraduate (or equivalent)

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

Job description

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. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our Construct business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

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

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• Promoting Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned, and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all staff.
• Possessing technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to your project portfolio.
• Promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of wellbeing for the people in your team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• Monitoring robust compliance and assurance systems are in place and managed in line with service excellence.
• Reviewing contracts, design responsibility frameworks, and technical strategies to ensure alignment with legal and commercial standards.
• Supporting project teams in identifying and resolving technical risks, including fire safety and building regulation compliance.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• Producing technical audit reports and advise on remedial actions for non‑compliance.
• Supporting the development of technical champions and training programmes.
• Committing to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - for our people to excel:

• Leading and mentor a functional team, developing both internal and external relationships.
• Actively network, share lessons learned, and innovate across the business.
• Collaborating towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, identifying and managing associated emissions and reductions.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. (Dependant on geography with BUD approval)

Qualifications

• Degree/Postgraduate (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable track record in risk management leadership roles
• Right to work in the UK or ability to obtain a visa

You’ll also have

• Understanding of contract administration (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• Knowledge of building regulations, compliance, and design leadership principles
• Experience in technical auditing, training, and risk management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present technical information to diverse audiences and at industry level
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Ability to coach and develop teams and individuals
• Experience working with industry bodies, trade associations, and architectural/engineering practices
• Chartered membership in a recognised professional body (desirable)