Associate Project Director

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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.

The project:

Mace has been appointed to a complex, 10 to 15 years, multi-billion-pound programme to redevelop a science campus in the London / South East area. We are the Delivery Partner, carrying out a similar role to CLM for the London 2012 Olympics, delivering design and construction of enabling, infrastructure and building projects in a live environment on a site of national importance maintaining logistics and operations with technical and construction partners.

Our client is looking to transform their campus and how they operate while maintaining a world-class science and research capability, retaining and developing specialist expertise, in a collaborative and health and safety conscious way.

Mace is looking for an Associate Project Director to lead the delivery of a new Science capability with a value of up to £900m. Currently in concept design stage, the Associate Project Director will lead through design development, procurement and into construction delivery ensuring an affordable, licensable and deliverable solution. They will lead and integrate a team across all functions, including the technical partner and main contractor(s).

Working from the site in Weybridge, Surrey and in London, with some flexible working from home as appropriate, candidates will need to have experience of large-scale project delivery, ideally in a highly regulated environment and/or a delivery partner model, managing through design and construction. Experience of delivery of science and high containment solutions is highly desirable.

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 be a leading advocate of Mace's 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.
  
• Supporting and sustaining the Mace values, behaviours and culture within the team; with a focus on continually improving the knowledge share and collaboration amongst a geographically dispersed team.
  
• Working collaboratively with centre of excellence team leads to ensure cohesive service delivery to the client.
  
• Being the first point of escalation and initial point of contact for all PMs regarding project and process issues.
  
• General overview of quality, cost and governance functions.
  
• Working collaboratively with sector and practice groups to ensure the engagement, wellbeing and development of employees.
  
• Providing line management as required. Typically, the senior project managers.
  
• Supporting the preparation of fee extensions in line with business targets.
  
• Engaging with the client in line with CRM requirements to maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational 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:

• The capability of managing teams.
  
• Demonstrate gravitas and experience when dealing with clients and other key stakeholders.
  
• Experience across more than one sector and at senior management grades.
  
• Previous experience of innovation, knowledge capture and establishing best practice in service delivery.
  
• Knowledge and practice of commercial management.
  
• Experience working in a consultancy construction project delivery environment within the public sector and be keen to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.
  
• Experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in life sciences and/or pharmaceuticals sector that incorporates the construction of contained environment buildings.
  

You'll also have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
  
• 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.
  

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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