Senior Project Manager - Government Departments

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead transformative projects in the government sector. This role involves overseeing a multi-billion-pound program aimed at redeveloping a science campus, ensuring safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, particularly in laboratory construction, and will be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and innovation, and play a key role in shaping the future of science and research facilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex projects with diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery from inception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality systems.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Health and Safety Compliance

Laboratory Construction

Education

Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE

Degree in Project Management or related field

Job description

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Senior Project Manager - Government Departments, London

Client:

Mace

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

10

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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 website.

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

The project:

Our client is looking to transform their campus and operations while maintaining a world-class science and research capability, retaining and developing specialist expertise, in a collaborative and health and safety conscious manner.

We are a delivery partner on their complex, 10 to 15-year, multi-billion-pound programme to redevelop their science campus near Weybridge in Surrey, working collaboratively with the client and other partners for technical, cost, and assurance responsibilities. Delivery responsibilities span the full lifecycle of projects within the overall programme, which includes sub-programmes for enabling, infrastructure (both temporary and permanent), and new science capabilities in a live environment on a site of national importance, maintaining logistics and operations at all times.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• Promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviors, sharing lessons learned, and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support safety and wellbeing.
• 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 team wellbeing.
• Ensure robust quality systems are in place, and manage them in line with service excellence.
• Manage delivery from project inception/brief through design, planning, procurement, and construction, in accordance with the overall delivery program and milestones.
• Support the associate director and senior leaders in tasks and deliverables to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• Manage project budgets, highlight risks, challenges, and mitigations.
• Support the long-term development of your function or business unit for a sustainable future.
• Commit to making a positive impact for people, clients, and the planet, and hold others accountable to Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

• Manage design and consultant teams collaboratively to ensure responsibilities are effectively completed.
• Lead and manage project teams and stakeholders to achieve KPIs.
• Network actively, innovate, and seek best practices, utilizing Mace's resources and knowledge hubs.

Requirements:

• Ability to gain at least CTC level clearance.
• Experience with two-stage design and build contracts.
• Experience in laboratory construction.

Preferred qualifications:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or equivalent.
• Significant experience in project delivery within the consulting sector.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience leading large, diverse teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of sustainability and carbon considerations in projects.

Mace is an inclusive employer welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be suitable for this or other roles. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where appropriate.