Senior Project Manager Cities & Places

Mace; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a senior project leadership professional in the Cities and Places sector to drive delivery across homes, schools and major developments. The role involves working with government and private clients, managing multi‑disciplinary teams and external resources to deliver value, quality and safety outcomes.

The position requires extensive delivery experience, strong commercial acumen and a focus on sustainability, with opportunities for flexible hybrid working in selected locations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellence through robust systems and client-focused outcomes.
• Uphold integrity, manage budgets, risks, and sustainable impact.
• Lead teams collaboratively, drive innovation and performance against KPIs.
• Manage project management, technical services, and external resources.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and contractors for delivery.
• Champion safety, embedding Mace's HSW framework.
• Drive programme, design, procurement and construction to completion.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Sustainability awareness

Leadership

Job description

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:

In our Cities and Places sector, we shape everything from homes and schools to major MoJ programmes, offices and retail‑led commercial developments. Working with government and private‑sector clients, we create spaces that genuinely improve how people live, work and connect - building stronger, healthier and more resilient communities.

The role can be based on the following locations - London, Birmingham, Manchester and Winchester and Bristol.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• 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.

You’ll Need To Have

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes.
• 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.

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.