Job Details
Our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. As the world around us changes and new challenges arise, we have a greater responsibility than ever before to create opportunities for communities and people to thrive. Delivering complex projects faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before is down to the exceptional people who work at Mace - people who hold the same values but who have different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. 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.
We’re committed to supporting veterans, reservists and our cadet force volunteers and pride ourselves on being a Disability Confident Employer. Our six employee networks are vibrant and vocal advocates for diversity and are transforming the way we work by raising awareness and sharing knowledge.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an array of employee benefits to suit diverse individual needs. These include: 22 days’ annual leave, Christmas shut down days, 2 paid Mace days to assist with work life balance, generous company pension scheme, private medical insurance, dental insurance, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, paid volunteer leave and many discounts for retail and restaurants.
If you have taken time out of the workforce and are looking to return, we also encourage you to apply. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria below, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
The project:
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, playing a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved right from the start of such a historic project. Work to date has primarily focused on enabling works for site readiness. Work is commencing with great speed in the following areas: road, rail, fencing, security, water systems, utilities, and the build of modular and industrial facilities.
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.
Working as part of an integrated project team in a matrix organisation, bringing people together to meet client outcomes.
Working with portion planning resources to guarantee delivery of works and compliance with IWS schedules.
Ensuring plans align and are in compliance to Development Consent Order (DCO) requirements.
Liaising with and obtain all necessary licences and permits through the client internal stakeholder management teams.
Managing and enforcing Health, Safety and Quality standards for the works and compliance of contractors.
Being accountable for oversight of contractual commercial aspects of the scheme.
Managing stakeholder engagement and relations to facilitate delivery.
Managing internal interfaces (between contracts and systems) and external interfaces (between programme scopes) to ensure a coordinated approach to design and delivery.
Coordinating delivery in accordance with the design management process.
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:
Demonstrable project management success on major civil works/infrastructure projects.
Can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.
Hold degree qualification in engineering or related project management discipline.
Digitally savvy.
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 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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