Senior Programme Manager - Sustainable Construction & Communities

Mace; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a seasoned project leader to oversee major projects across our Cities and Places sector. Based in our Birmingham/London/other locations, you will guide multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and risk, and ensure delivery aligns with clients’ ambitions and sustainability standards.

You will collaborate with government and private-sector clients to deliver homes, schools, offices and retail developments, balancing timeline, cost, and quality while championing safety and compliant

Qualifications

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent professional development.
• Substantial delivery experience on projects and programmes.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience forming relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of carbon and sustainability considerations.

Responsibilities

• Delivering excellence through robust systems and client-focused outcomes.
• Upholding integrity, managing budgets, risks, and sustainable impact.
• Managing teams collaboratively, driving innovation and performance against strategic KPIs.
• Managing project management, technical services, and external resources.
• Collaborating with client, consultants, and contractors for delivery.
• Championing safety first, embedding Mace's HSW framework.
• Driving programme, design, procurement, and construction to completion.

Skills

RICS membership

CIOB membership

APM membership

ICE membership

Education

RICS/CIOB/APM/ICE accreditation

Job description

Mace is seeking a seasoned project leader to oversee major projects across our Cities and Places sector. Based in our Birmingham/London/other locations, you will guide multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and risk, and ensure delivery aligns with clients’ ambitions and sustainability standards.

You will collaborate with government and private-sector clients to deliver homes, schools, offices and retail developments, balancing timeline, cost, and quality while championing safety and compliant