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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 strategy site.

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.

This role will be based in the client's office 2 days per week.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. They are:

• You will advocate Mace's value of safety first and be accountable for maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and project compliance standards.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

• You will create and design effective implementations of PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions.
• You will support best-in-class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.
• You will develop your expertise in PMO and project controls, expanding your internal and external network.
• You will deliver support in all areas of PMO and project controls performance on assigned commissions.
• You will effectively implement PMO and project controls frameworks/strategies.
• You will manage day-to-day activities on assigned commissions related to PMO and project controls.
• You will build strong professional relationships with clients and their representatives.
• You will provide technical advice on PMO and project controls, especially regarding cost, schedule, change, and risk management.
• You will contribute to reporting and governance meetings.
• You will guide the development and management of project baselines and monitor delivery performance, changes, and contingencies.
• You will monitor project risk analysis developments.
• You will collaborate with PMO Director and Project Managers to address actions and mitigate risks.
• You will ensure activities comply with control standards, client requirements, and legislation.
• You will support junior resources and collaborate across disciplines.
• You will work towards net zero carbon goals, managing associated emissions during project delivery.

• You will manage project teams in the administration of PMO and project controls processes.
• You will support senior stakeholders in developing strategic functions for a sustainable future.
• You will uphold Mace's values and make a positive impact on people, clients, and the planet.

• You will support your project team and foster knowledge sharing.
• You will network, innovate, and learn from best practices across Mace.
• You will assist in resourcing and recruitment efforts for the project controls team.

• Experience on complex construction projects and major consultancy commissions.
• Proven ability in delivering PMO and Project Controls frameworks.
• Knowledge of PMO and controls tools like MS Office, Power BI, Primavera P6, RiskHive.
• Strong communication, engagement, and networking skills.
• Ability to present persuasively to clients.
• Understanding of construction/delivery lifecycle.
• Experience across sectors like rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to influence.
• Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Up to 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• APM PPC Foundation and Practitioner certifications.

• Knowledge of data analytics, Power BI, risk tools like Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk, Active Risk Manager.
• Relevant degree (construction, engineering) or equivalent.
• Progress towards Chartered status or membership of a professional body.

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