Senior Project Manager

Mace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee project delivery in the Corporate Real Estate and Mixed-Use Development sectors. The role involves managing project budgets, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving project success from inception through to completion. The ideal candidate will have NEC4 ECC PM accreditation and experience in Highways project delivery. The organization is open to flexible working options and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects in the Highways sector.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Experience of developing relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end project management across the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets and highlight risks and mitigations.
• Lead and manage the project team to achieve strategic KPIs.

Skills

NEC4 ECC PM accreditation

Commercial and financial acumen

Experience of leading parts of projects

Knowledge of carbon and sustainability considerations

Team leadership

Education

Membership of APM, ICE or equivalent

Membership of APM, ICE or equivalent

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 to unlock the potential in every project.

The project

As the private business unit continues to expand, we are searching for an inspirational Senior Project Manager to support our growth strategy. We look for an individual with experience across the following sectors: Corporate Real Estate and Mixed-Use Development.

This role will provide end-to-end project management across the project lifecycle to meet defined time, cost, technical performance and quality requirements.

It is a client-facing role, responsible for collaborating with project team members and stakeholders. You will be highly motivated, understand how to develop a project plan, identify any specialist requirements, and mobilise a professional team to drive forward the client’s strategy. You will manage necessary project governance and assurance tools to fulfil our obligations, lead the appointed professional team, and remain accountable for all aspects of delivery as a lead consultant, building strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and supply chain members.

Safety first – Going home safe and well

• Promote 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.
• Possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise

• Ensure robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed in line with service excellence.
• Manage 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.
• Manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the associate director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure timely and accurate delivery of the project.

Integrity – Always do the right thing

• Manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• Support the long-term development of your function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• Commit to making a positive impact for our people, clients and planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel

• Manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
• Lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• 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’ll need to have

• NEC4 ECC PM accreditation.
• Membership of APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the Highways sector.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of developing and forming relationships with 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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