Assistant Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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 in every project.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and/or leads the implementation and delivery of a range of PMO and project controls to support commissions.
• Leads and guides team members within the PMO and planning centre of excellence and assigned hub as required.
• Creates and designs effective implementations of PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions.
• Manages PMO and project controls performance on their assigned commissions.
• Partners with clients to meet expectations and build strong professional relationships.
• Provides expert advice to the project team in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, focusing on cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
• Responsible for line management of a team of PMO and project controls team members to deliver on assigned commissions.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition.

You'll need to have:

• Experience of effective PMO and project controls leadership on complex construction projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive).
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships.
• Effective communication and engagement skills and is able to persuade/influence colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience or equivalent supporting the delivery of a range of PMO and project controls services within the construction sector and/or management consultancy.
• APM Planning and project controls (PPC) foundation and practitioner.

Note: The role will be based in London 2-3 days per week and will require BPSS security clearance.

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.