Senior Project Manager - Ministry of Justice

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Senior Project Manager - Ministry of Justice, Manchester

Client:

Mace

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

243c917819fa

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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

The project:

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team delivering a multi-billion long-term programme of works to increase national prison capacity for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).

You’ll work on a national programme focusing on delivering projects using best practices and experience. The role may involve leadership of a project or a leadership position within a sub-programme, depending on programme requirements and your development plan. You will coordinate with various disciplines across delivery partner services provided by Mace to the MoJ. Project stages will range from inception to post-completion.

This role is open to London, Birmingham, Manchester & Bristol.

Our values shape our consulting approach and define the people we want to join us:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• Advocate Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviors, sharing lessons learned, and prioritizing the physical and mental wellbeing of our teams.
• Possess technical expertise in relevant health and safety regulations for both new build and refurbishment projects in the UK.
• Champion a diverse and inclusive working environment.
• Promote sustainable initiatives through teams and project delivery via construction KPIs.
• Ensure robust quality systems are in place and properly managed in line with service excellence.
• Manage project delivery from inception through design, planning, procurement, and construction, adhering to the overall delivery schedule and milestones.
• Drive consistency in delivery approach across teams, upholding established processes and governance.
• Understand the scope of services and support the team to meet these standards, integrating with Mace’s project and programme management centers.
• Coordinate project management, technical services, and external resources on behalf of the client.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery, communicating strategies effectively.
• Demonstrate safety behaviors and support safety frameworks throughout projects.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support project teams and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Procure and manage design and consultant teams, ensuring responsibilities are met, and facilitate collaboration.
• Create and manage project programmes, integrating design, procurement, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure delivery of project objectives in line with the project execution plan, leading teams to meet KPIs.
• Maintain and update project plans, monitor timeframes and budgets, and manage risks.
• Implement quality management and monitor standards in line with service excellence.
• Lead meetings, document proceedings, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Manage project changes, ensuring formal documentation and tracking.
• Coordinate handover documentation before project completion.
• Promote business priorities through construction, digital, and responsible business practices.
• Network and seek best practices within Mace’s knowledge resources.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• Manage project budgets, highlight risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Build strong relationships and promote collaboration among all parties.
• Contribute positively to people, clients, and the planet, holding others accountable to Mace’s values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• Manage design and consultant teams effectively.
• Lead teams and stakeholders to achieve KPIs.
• Coach and develop team members, managing performance and career growth.
• Identify opportunities for account growth by understanding client needs and Mace’s capabilities.
• Manage resources proactively to retain knowledge and ensure high performance.
• Network, innovate, and learn from best practices within Mace’s resources.

You’ll need to have:

• MAPM/MCIOB/MRICS/MICE or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant tertiary education or equivalent experience in project management/construction.
• Proven experience managing projects of various sizes.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and construction practices, including DfMA and MMC.
• Strong communication, presentation, and planning skills.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering projects under NEC contracts.
• Leadership experience managing diverse teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Mace is committed to inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates. Even if you do not meet all criteria, consider applying. We also support flexible, part-time, and hybrid working arrangements where suitable.