Senior Project Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in November subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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.

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 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 implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology.
• You will promote and influence quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.
• NEC Contract Administration of the project via CEMAR (NEC4 PM responsible for CEMAR, for all parties bidirectional use e.g., D&B contractor and TSP).
• Proactively administering the contract, actioning, responding, accepting or not accepting contract matters including notices, early warning, change, Claims, Contractor deliverables, people, works, insurance, programme, MIDP, payments, compensation events, quotations, defects, termination etc on a project.
• Liaising with other stakeholders including changes, early warnings, resolving differences/ambiguities.
• Liaising with stakeholders, reports, updating information/records/registers, IMS, CP&F, CEMAR, meetings, workshops, boards and communication or similar.
• Contractor Payment certification, Construction certification, Construction Project Contract Completion etc.
• Issuing Certificates, Instructions, Notices (Early Warning etc) or other contract matters.
• Comply with the Invoice & Payments process.
• Support Baseline maintenance and change control.
• Manage outputs, with verification and validation of information as required.
• Support meetings and assurance, reviews and similar.
• Support business cases.
• Support/training to DEO.
• Support to PMO, Regions, client side PM on TSP/Contractor.
• Promote and support LfE, LLs and the collaboration hub.
• Support to lead PM on TSP/contractor.
• Support and liaison with the project team and others.
• Other NEC4 project management services to support the DEO project, Region, PMO and respective PMO hub.

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:

• Fully qualified professional with considerable experience (with at least 5 years post professional qualification experience).
• Required qualification = Degree level, HND/HNC.
• Chartered associated with a relevant professional body i.e., CIOB, APM, RICS.
• Relevant experience working within large public sector organisations - Defence and/ or Security experience is highly desirable.
• Construction experience through RIBA life-cycle in delivering projects, making their own decision and advising other members of the team.
• Experience in a technical role managing others including working with client and their contractors.
• Evidence of independent work towards project deliverables, adhering to all relevant procedures, orders and instructions.
• Ability to provide clerical and technical support.
• Experience of managing junior members of the team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to grow your career and enjoy the vast opportunities Mace has to offer.
• Ability to manage and monitor progress of any given plan, taking responsibility for activities and workstreams on your own initiative.

You'll also have:

• A valid security clearance or have no potential bars to you gaining clearance.
• Familiar with the Microsoft Project application.
• NEC4 accreditation.

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.