Senior Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple water and water recycling projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of project management experience in regulated sectors, with a strong focus on compliance, safety, and sustainability. This role offers opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience.
• Professional membership in recognized institutions is desirable.
• Strong digital skills with specific software expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver various water projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health standards.
• Drive ethical delivery aligned with company values.

Skills

Project management in water or regulated sectors

Stakeholder engagement

Digital skills with Oracle and Primavera P6

Education

Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE)

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

Our client is the utilities provider in the South - East geographic area. Their purpose is to deliver services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner and create sustainable long-term value for all.

As the Senior Project Manager, you will work within capital delivery, and you will lead project teams in a collaborative environment interacting positively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will be responsible for the simultaneous delivery of a number of water and water recycling projects and/or programmes within their AMP8 programme. The role will ensure our clients project governance procedures are followed including risk, cost and change control and will work collaboratively with other teams across the business to deliver projects.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Champion safety and wellbeing using Mace’s HSW framework.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and collaborative team culture.
• Drive ethical delivery aligned with Mace values and sustainability goals.

You’ll Need To Have

• 8+ years’ project management in water or regulated sectors.
• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) and NEC accreditation desirable.
• Strong digital skills with Oracle and Primavera P6 expertise.
• Commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability awareness.

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 within the role.