Senior Project Manager

Mace; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to oversee fast-paced property investment programmes for major retail clients in the UK. Candidates must have experience in project delivery, particularly in the retail sector. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects with values ranging from £100k to £20m, collaborating with teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and offers flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in the successful delivery of projects in the retail sector.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise is crucial.
• Proven ability to manage teams and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project plans from inception to construction.
• Oversee budgets, risks, and long-term functional development.
• Manage design and consultant teams collaboratively.

Skills

Technical H&S expertise

Project delivery management

Stakeholder management

Commercial and financial acumen

Education

Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in February subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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:

Due to our continued growth, we a project manager who will be responsible for the delivery of multiple fast‑paced property investments programmes for major Highstreet retail clients. This role sits in our consultancy business, specifically the commercial private sector so the successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their experience beyond retail in the delivery of fit‑out and relocation projects for major corporate clients.

You will join our team of UK wide Project Managers, delivering several different investment types including, new store fit outs, extensions, refurbishments, planned asset renewals and initiative roll outs. As Project Manager, you will have sole responsibility for the delivery several projects, ranging in value from £100k - £20m each. Reporting into the Mace Account/Programme lead. The successful candidate will manage projects within a geographic area, ideally centred to your home location, however some UK wide or European travel should be expected.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Applying technical H&S expertise and promote an inclusive culture.
• Delivering project plans from inception to construction.
• Managing tasks and deliverables supporting senior leaders.
• Overseeing budgets, risks and long‑term functional development.
• Managing design and consultant teams collaboratively.
• Managing teams and stakeholders to achieve KPIs.
• Networking and drive best‑practice adoption across programmes.

You’ll need to have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the retail sector.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Commercial and financial acumen.

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, 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 with‑in the role

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