Associate Project Director

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 in every project.

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

Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well

• You will be a leading advocate of Maces value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
  
  

Client Focus – Deliver On Our Promise

• You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will be responsible for delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• On behalf of external/third-party clients, you will oversee the project management of the project on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion.
  
  

Integrity – Always Do The Right Thing

• You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organizational and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
  
  

Create Opportunity For Our People To Excel

• You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
• You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to c-suite, to implement and manage our programmes.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium/large sized projects.
• Developing budgetary oversight expertise.  
• Developing proficiency in coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills across estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, financial controls and reporting for planning, estimating, contract administration and procurement issues for various procedural, construction and design activities.
• Ensuring project risks are effectively identified, mitigated and managed, including the proactive management of the early warning process.
• Developing bidding, business development and/or account growth capabilities.
• Strong commercial and financial skills and an ability to build up fee proposals and oversee project workbooks.
• MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE (or local equivalent).
• Experience in the successful construction delivery phase of projects and programmes.
• Demonstrable evidence of deep project management expertise.
• Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.
• Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card (or equivalent local safety certification).
  
  

You’ll Also Have

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the project management sector.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific industry of project/role.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
• Sound technical expertise in health and safety executive (HSE) (or local equivalent) rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• Developing a reputation across the relevant sector/market and operating at the highest level of compliance.
• Has spent time in both a consultancy and construction environment (or equivalent).
• Seeks opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
• Excellent communicator and relationship manager.
• Confident presenter and public speaker; ability to capture the audience and clearly transmit the position/message.
• Effective appraisal/analytical skills to support skilled negotiations, problem solving, or conflict resolution.
• Developing and maintaining excellent professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Growth mindset that promotes curiosity, high quality contribution and team collaboration.
• Encourages sharing of best practice and lesson learnt between teams.
• Encourages awareness of colleagues from different technical, social and cultural backgrounds.
• Role models Mace values and behaviors.
  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

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