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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
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.
The project: We have delivered some of the most complex and prestigious healthcare projects throughout the UK and we are looking to grow our business by bringing in passionate individuals who will thrive and excel as we continue to redefine the boundaries of ambition.
We are looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager who is passionate about delivering positive outcomes to join our Consult Health Team. While you will assist in the delivery of health project, joining Mace is to join a company that believes in your individuality and potential, and we will support you in developing opportunities and building your career. We are actively seeking people with skills and experience of working in a healthcare delivery environment. We would also like to meet experienced project professionals who would like to move into the health sector as we can develop your skillset for this industry.
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 we ll:
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.
Responsible for leading projects to deliver agreed outcomes and deliverables within time, cost, and quality requirements.
Delivers internal fee expectations together with appropriate risk mitigation and change management.
Collaborates with project team (client, design team and other consultants and contractors) and stakeholders, to manage project/s, technical services, and external resources across teams on behalf of client organisation, to ensure the successful delivery of project/ s in line with expectations communicating strategies to the team.
Manages intermediate level tasks and associated deliverables and / or support the associate director with activities to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of project and program management operations, whilst working alongside the wider project team comprising the client, design team and other consultants and contractor.
Provides subject matter expertise to support team/s across broad business projects and business units, ensuring the best project outcome.
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.
Produces design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.
Delivers project objectives, leads, and manages the project team/s and stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
Actively adheres to appropriate Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards aspects across the project lifecycle.
Prepares and modifies project plans and updates and ensures relevant over the project/s lifecycle.
Produces design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.
Oversees project timeframes, ensuring the success of delivery of programmes, highlighting risks, challenges, and mitigations, managing project budgets, aligned to plan/agreed returns.
Collaborates with stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place, suitably managed and monitored in line with Service Excellence.
Leads and records relevant meetings, providing stakeholders contextual information and analysis, including regular site walks.
Partners with stakeholders and actively manages risk management and mitigation treatments.
Ensures all approved handover documentation is coordinated and provided prior to practical completion.
Promotes and drives the business priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data, and responsible business practices.
Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
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:
Experience in the successful delivery phase of construction projects in the healthcare sector.
Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium, and large 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.
Proven competency that understands construction methodologies and sequencing.
Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector / market of project/role.
Sound technical expertise in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) 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.
Partners with others providing day to day project leadership to achieve deliverables.
May manage 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.
Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.
Substantial previous work experience in project management (or equivalent).
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.
You’ll also have:
Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
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.
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.
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