Senior Construction Manager - Buildings

Mace Group; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project consultancy is seeking an experienced project manager to lead the Sizewell C project, a pivotal initiative in the UK’s energy future. The successful candidate will manage budgets, ensure quality and compliance, and advocate for safety standards, all within a dynamic project environment focused on low-carbon electricity generation. Join a dedicated team playing a significant role in shaping sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive training and development programs

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience and track-record as a sub programme or smaller programme lead.
• Technical understanding of programme management practices and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of consultancy/construction, infrastructure and property sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development of delivery plans and manages stakeholder relationships.
• Ensures successful delivery from project inception to post-completion.
• Manages a number of Senior Managers, focusing on quality and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Risk Management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in project management or construction discipline

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

The project:

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. SZC will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, playing a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved right from the start of such a historic project. Work to date has primarily focused on enabling works for site readiness. Work is commencing with great speed in the following areas: road, rail, fencing, security, water systems, utilities, and the build of modular and industrial facilities.

Oversees the development of delivery plans, contributing to strategy implementation, building and managing key stakeholder relationships and influencing the management of resources. Drives the achievement of company objectives in accordance with stakeholder requirements, in compliance with regulatory frameworks, ensuring effective commercial business practices and tangible operational productivity and improvements. Responsible for all internal and external objectives for an appointment of between circa £2.5m and £6m in Mace Fee.

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:

• 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.

• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.

• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.

• You will be responsible for delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.

• On behalf of external/third-party clients, you will oversee the project management of the project on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion.

• Directs the coordination and delivery of a sub programme (or smaller programme) and oversees the implementation of project strategies, providing direction and monitoring delivery in alignment with overall vision and objectives.

• Implements appropriate programme delivery environment including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology.

• Responsible for improving performance from the bid baseline by optimizing resources and monitoring, reviewing and evaluating activities, systems and methodologies.

• Defines the relationship ownership and is the primary contact for Mace BUD engagement.

• Directs and maintains exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, governance, risk, stakeholder management and programme compliance standards.

• Focus on delivering programme benefits and outcomes.

• Maintains programme documentation, including process and procedures, plans, reports, registers, and lessons learned.

• Creates a high-performing and inclusive team environment that encourages contribution and recognition.Engenders, promotes and influences quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.

• Ensures the programme is operating an effective risk management strategy with appropriate management actions and risk treatments established.

• Proactively conveys and connects the wider business strategy to the programme team and promoting the associated initiatives.Networks and utilises the full depth and knowledge of the Mace Group and Centres of Excellence to support the programme delivery, actively promoting knowledge share with others.

• Ensures operations are commercially viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives (including debt collection) and meeting organisational and legislative compliance obligations.

• Builds and maintains internal and external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders) to foster growth and increase networks, developing internal and external communication.

• Adapts the full benefits of Construction to Production (C2P), Net Zero Carbon, and Digital & Data innovation.

• Promotes Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework. Supports the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.

• Manages a number of Senior Managers, Managers and Assistant Managers.

• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.

• You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.

• You will commit 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:

• You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.

• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.

• You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience and track-record as a sub programme or smaller programme lead.

• Technical understanding of programme management. practices, controls, programme governance and programme procedures.

• Budgetary oversight (external programme budget and internal fee budget)Risk & opportunity management experience/practitioner.

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills across cost, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, financial controls and reporting, across the project lifecycle.

• Competency and understanding of current Health Safety Executive (HSE) (or local equivalent) regulations.

• Relevant and commensurate technical, leadership and management qualifications.

• Network of clients, consultants and contractors.Strong knowledge of consultancy/construction, infrastructure and property sectors.

• Openness to innovation and tries to find better approaches/ways of working.

• Strong communicator (verbal and written), presentation and relationship manager.

• Confident presenter; ability to clearly transmit the position/message.

• Effective appraisal/analytical skills to support negotiations and problem solving.

• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Growth mindset that promotes curiosity, high quality contribution and team collaboration. Role models Mace values and behaviours.

• Encourages sharing of best practice and lessons learnt between teams.

• Ability to build a high performing team environment.

• Leads others effectively, gives clear direction and supports others to grow their careers.

• Mentors and develops others, sharing knowledge and experience.

• Adapts and reacts well to changing priorities and requirements.

• Demonstrates a growth mindset and explores innovative approaches, in pursuit of a better way. Takes responsibility for their actions, leads by example and acts in an ethical, legal and responsible way.

• Recognises and activity pursues the collective power of diverse and inclusive teams.

• Champions inclusivity.

• Competencies include: Influencing and negotiation skills, Customer Driven, Focus, Judgement, Interpersonal Ability, Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving.Builds enduring relationships with colleagues and clients within and outside of Mace.

• Links personal and team development for the benefit of the business.

• Celebrates the small wins and the major milestones - making colleagues feel proud and bolstering morale.

• Proven experience and track-record of successful programme delivery (in both construction and pre-construction phases).

• Leadership and management experience and capability to lead a team.

• Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/ apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge (or equivalent)

• Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.MAPM/MRICS/MICE (or local equivalent).

You’ll also have:

• Industry body practitioner/contributor/mentor e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICE, APM, MSP.

• Contract literate to a good standard.

• Supports drive Construction to Production, Digital & Data and low carbon innovations.

• Has spent time in both a Consultancy and Construction environment (or equivalent).

• Uses enthusiasm to focus team on achieving improved programme performance.

• Builds enduring relationships with colleagues and clients within and outside of Mace.Links personal and team development for the benefit of the business.

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.

• Deep property or infrastructure project 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.

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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