UK & Europe PMO Lead - Corporate Real Estate

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Regional IPMO Lead to guide a diverse team across the UK and Europe. This pivotal role involves overseeing significant capital expenditure projects, ensuring high standards in safety, quality, and compliance. You'll champion client-focused service delivery while fostering a culture of innovation and mentorship within your team. If you’re passionate about leading impactful projects and driving PMO improvements in a collaborative environment, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Family leave

Pension and insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in mobilization and delivery phases in corporate real estate.
• Strong commercial and financial skills with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO and project controls processes, ensuring project success.
• Develop and implement effective PMO strategies and frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Financial Management

Stakeholder Management

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that bring transformative impacts to our people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we leverage our practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock project potential.

The project:

We have recently started a strategic partnership with a leading global financial services organization within the Independent PMO function across Corporate Services. We are seeking an inspirational team leader to guide our Regional IPMO team across the UK and Europe.

In the upcoming year, we plan to support our client in delivering approximately $1BN of capital expenditure across five global regions and the UK/Europe. The Regional IPMO Lead will be crucial to this success.

If you are looking to lead a large, dynamic financial services consultancy team while implementing PMO improvements and digital enhancements, please express your interest.

Our values shape our consulting approach and define the qualities we seek in our team members, including:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will champion Mace's safety values, ensuring high standards in safety, quality, cost, program, sustainability, and compliance.
• You will promote diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing among your team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will oversee key assignments, providing strategic guidance and ensuring delivery aligns with our vision.
• You will ensure top-tier service delivery and engage with industry bodies to promote Mace.
• You will be recognized as an expert in PMO and project controls, maintaining a strong network of industry contacts.
• You will be responsible for the performance of PMO and project controls services on your projects.
• You will develop and implement effective PMO strategies and frameworks.
• You will manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams.
• You will build and maintain strong professional relationships with client organizations.
• You will serve as the subject matter expert on PMO and project controls for your projects.
• You will lead your team in managing project costs, schedules, changes, risks, and reporting.
• You will oversee reporting, governance, and performance meetings.
• You will develop and monitor project baselines and delivery performance, including risk analysis.
• You will ensure all activities comply with company standards, client requirements, and legislation.
• You will provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
• You will innovate and align with industry best practices to maintain service excellence.
• You will support resourcing and recruitment efforts within your team.
• You will work collaboratively towards the goal of net zero carbon, managing associated emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will lead project teams in managing PMO and project controls processes.
• You will influence long-term strategy development for your function or business unit.
• You will make a positive impact on our people, clients, and the planet, holding others accountable to our values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

• You will mentor and develop your project team, fostering knowledge sharing.
• You will network, innovate, and stay informed about industry best practices.
• You will identify talent, lead recruitment, and support career development and retention.

Minimum requirements include:

• Security vetting clearance, including a higher financial check.

Additional desired skills and experience:

• Experience in mobilization and delivery phases in the corporate real estate sector.
• Deep expertise in property or infrastructure PMO.
• Strong commercial and financial skills.
• Leadership experience managing large, diverse teams.
• Ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how sustainability and carbon considerations influence projects.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Even if you do not meet all criteria, we encourage you to apply. We also support flexible, part-time, and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.

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Company

If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, explore our opportunities to join us.

Fortune favors the brave - and so do we

At Mace, we empower our people to be collaborative, curious, and entrepreneurial. We aim to attract the brightest talent to work on challenging, inspiring projects worldwide.

Whether delivering healthcare facilities, educational institutions, skyscrapers, or cultural landmarks, we have opportunities for all passions.

For questions about careers or applications, contact [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

Our clients say our people make the difference

Our culture encourages innovation, diversity, and excellence, fostering fulfilling careers. We value knowledge sharing, skills development, and global opportunities.

Below are some testimonials from our team members.

Reward and recognition

We offer a comprehensive benefits package in the UK, including holidays, pension, insurance, family leave, professional development, and flexible working options. Our international benefits are comparable; contact our recruitment team for details.

We support work-life balance through flexible and family-friendly policies. Our performance management recognizes both project contributions and broader impact.

We embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of background. We are proud partners of Stonewall’s diversity champions program, supporting LGBT+ staff.

Our accessibility initiatives include disability awareness training, employee networks, external accreditations, and assistive technologies like Recite Me. We are part of the Business Disability Forum and hold the Silver Clear Award and the 2021 RIDI award (Highly Commended).