Job Details
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 .
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:
Due to our continued growth, we require project management professionals who will be responsible for the delivery of multiple fast-paced property investments programmes for major corporate real estate that focus upon workplace office, property amenities and employee experience solutions. This role sits within our consultancy business, specifically the commercial sector so the successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their experience beyond corporate real estate sub sector and have agility to gain experience and support other sub sectors including retail, hotels and leisure, new build and manufacturing and technology.
This role will provide end to end project management across the project lifecycle to meet defined time, cost, technical performance & quality requirements.
This is a client-facing role, responsible for collaboration with project team members. You will be highly motivated, understand developing a project plan, identify any specialist requirements and mobilise a professional team to drive forward the clients’ strategy. You will be responsible for management of necessary project governance and assurance tools to fulfil our obligations. As Project Manager you will lead the appointed professional team and remain accountable for all aspects of delivery as lead consultant building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues and supply chain members.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
Safety first - Going home safe and well:
You will promote Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
You will possess technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence.
You will manage 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.
You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the Associate Director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.
Determines and arranges project management, technical services and external resources required for the project on an individual and team basis on behalf of client organisation.
Collaborates with the team/s (client, design team and other consultants, and contractor) and all stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project in line with all expectations communicating strategies to the team.
Demonstrates Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework.
Provides subject matter knowledge to support the team(s) from the broader Mace projects and business units to assist in ensuring the best project outcome.
Procures and manages design and wider consultant team(s) and project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of responsibilities including project brief/scope, fees, processing claims, deliverable and/or project variations etc. Actively supports collaboration between all parties.
Produces design and authorities programme (or works with a planner to produce) to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.
Manages the timely and successful delivery to programme 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 and is accountable for the scope of works relating to the project portfolios.
Delivers the project objectives in line with the Project Execution Plan, leads and manages the project team/s and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
Prepares and modifies where necessary project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s.
Oversees project timeframes and budgets, ensuring successful delivery of projects, highlighting any risks, challenges and mitigations..
Collaborates with relevant stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored in line with Service Excellence.
Leads and records relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis.
Partners with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments.
Effectively coordinates and communicates with all project stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and that appropriate standards and records are documented and maintained.
Takes ownership of project changes, as and when necessary, tracking project changes and ensuring they are progressed and formalised within the agreed timeframes.
Responsible for ensuring approved handover documentation is coordinated and provided prior to practical completion.
Promotes and drives the businesses priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data and Responsible Business.
Actively networks and seeks understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
You will support the long-term development of your 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 manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
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’ll need to have:
You will ideally be educated to degree level qualification in a relevant discipline / property related field and a member of a professional body institute such as APM, RICS or CIOB.
You have experience in managing corporate office CAT B refurbishment and fit out projects, experience of in-occupation phasing and fit-out including Banking, financial trading floor experience, technology rooms & specialist spaces would be advantageous
You have experience in contract administration duties and have experience managing projects using various standard forms of contract including but not limited to: JCT, FIDIC, NEC.
Previous experience managing pre-acquisition activities, supporting necessary activities to support relocation strategies to new premises would be advantageous
You are a passionate, client focused individual and can build lasting client relationships and work well as part of a team.
You are open to mobility within the UK, EMEA markets as required.
Please note that candidates who feel they fall short of the required level of experience are actively encouraged to apply as they will be considered for more junior positions and opportunities within these ever-expanding teams.
Experience in developing master schedule of works and management of interdependencies. Knowledge of MS project, Asta power project or similar application,
Understanding of budgets, estimates and ability to review and challenge general contractors’ proposals,
Experience of construction monitoring of on-site progress reporting during construction phase
You are open to line management of key individuals within a team providing mentoring and support for career progression, upskilling,
You can identify new opportunities to develop new business with new / existing clients sharing intel with your line manager,
You can actively participate in work winning activities developing service proposal to present to new prospective clients to secure new work.
Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022 desirable and Public Sector procurement practices would be advantageous although not essential.
Proven successful experience in project management, managing medium sized projects.
Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills.
Developed budgetary oversight expertise.
Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders.
Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
Display strong communication and negotiation skills to support the client/customer focus.
Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes (where appropriate).
Proven competency that understands construction methodologies and sequencing.
Developed bidding skills.
Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector / market 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 specific sector/ market regulations relevant to project/portfolio.
Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure and property sectors/markets and an understanding of estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, commercial controls and reporting.
Seeks opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
Seeks out opportunities for service differentiation and implements
Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s.
Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve project key performance indicators (KPIs).
Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving planning, estimating, contract administration and procurement issues within construction and design activities.
Developed commercial and financial skills and an ability to build up fee proposals and project workbooks (where appropriate, and developing commercial skills where not).
Demonstrates Mace values and behaviours
Partners with others providing day to day project leadership to achieve deliverables.
Manages teams providing guidance, direction and coordination.
Acts as central point of contact for project portfolio for relevant stakeholders, internal and externally.
Mentors and develops the project team; provides a safe work environment to learn and mature.
Mentors and develops individuals, sharing knowledge and experience.
Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.
Competencies include; Interpersonal ability, Influencing and negotiation, Problem solving and analytical thinking, Technology and Process, Verbal communication, Written communication.
Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.
Substantial previous experience in a project management role on medium sized or complex projects, or leading smaller projects.
Experience in the construction delivery phase of projects.
You’ll also have:
Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the corporate real estate / workplace sector.
Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
Commercial and financial acumen.
Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders.
Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on
Experience in developing master schedule of works and management of interdependencies. Knowledge of MS project, Asta power project or similar application,
Experience of construction monitoring of on-site progress reporting during construction phase.
Understanding of budgets, estimates and ability to review and challenge general contractors’ proposals.
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 organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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