Senior Project Manager - Transportation

Position status: We are growing our team in 2024 and would be interested to speak to experienced senior project managers with construction and project management experience. Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with Mace.

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.

The project: We have delivered some of the most complex and prestigious transport infrastructure throughout the United Kingdom and we are now looking to grow our business in the Northwest of England by bringing in passionate individuals who will thrive and excel as we continue to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are seeking talented individuals that want to join us as Senior Project Managers that can work with us in our Infrastructure Division. While you will assist in the delivery of infrastructure projects, joining Mace is to join a company that believes in your individuality, your potential, and we will support you in developing opportunities and building your career.

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
• Client focus: Deliver on our promise
• Integrity: Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity: For our people to excel

You'll be responsible for:

• Supporting and defining the successful delivery of the project or programme, achieving high client satisfaction scores
• Working as part of an integrated project team that brings together people with One Vision across several companies, stakeholders, and third parties.
• Ensuring a safe and collaborative working environment where people thrive.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams in matrix organisations to meet client outcomes.
• Managing and outperforming against the contract (typically NEC4).
• Contributing to the review of project performance and production of reporting to drive continuous improvement.
• Determining the project schedule and activities throughout the project life cycle.
• Developing detailed project budgets and forecast cash flows/milestones from approved budgets.
• Determining project risks and developing a project risk management plan (RMP), facilitating the risk review process and managing, monitoring, and mitigating project risks through the RMP.
• Preparing monthly reporting, ensuring reporting mechanisms are linked to on-time on-budget delivery and ensuring implementation of project management methodology.
• Ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety are considered as a priority through all stages of the project.

You'll need to have:

• Previous experience working in a Senior Project Management role ideally within the transportation sector.
• A strong NEC3/4 knowledge and you are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.
• A construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

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.