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Sector: Construction and Building Services
Role: Senior Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. 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.
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
* Client focus: Deliver on our promise
* Integrity: Always do the right thing
* Create opportunity: For our people to excel
You'll be responsible for:
* Accountable for the risk management performance of assigned commission(s).
* Creates/designs effective risk management framework(s)/strategy(s) on assigned commission(s).
* Manages and directs clients, consultants, contractors, project team on assigned commission(s) on all risk management matters.
* Partners with client meeting their expectations and building strong professional relationships.
* Provides expert advice and support to project/programme teams in the administration of the risk process, particularly with respect to the risks to achievement of key project objectives and escalation of risks.
* Facilitates and drives the delivery of risk workshops.
* Works with project managers to recognise opportunities and mitigations to minimise risk exposure.
* Accountable for ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, risk and action owners appointed and that project plans are updated accordingly and monitored.
* Leads and directs the delivery of project/programme quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
* Comments on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle as required.
* Develops and delivers monthly risk reports, externally to the client and internally to the project team.
* Ensures all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.
* Provides line management to team and other project/programme members.
* Utilises expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of risk team.
* Leads the integration of risk with PMO and planning disciplines.
* Supports the HUB risk lead with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
* Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
You'll need to have:
* Experience of effective risk leadership on complex construction projects.
* Experience of setting up effective risk management/assurance frameworks/strategies.
* Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g., Active Risk Manager, riskHive, @risk, Primavera Risk Analyser).
* Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
* Good understanding of construction projects, dependencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle.
* Deep domain knowledge of providing risk leadership in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships.
* Ability to collaborate with and influence others.
* Proven ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience.
* Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment, managing multiple priorities.
* Manages, influences and negotiates with senior stakeholders.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to 'deep dive' into topics.
* Commercial awareness and business development skills and bids/winning work.
* Effective communication and engagement skills and is able to persuade/influence colleagues and stakeholders.
* Effective networking skills.
* Ability to contribute to the establishment of high performing teams.
* Ability to lead and influence others.
* Ability to manage challenging behaviours, relationships and still secure a positive outcome.
* Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations.
* Flexible, pragmatic and adaptable.
* Min. 5yrs experience or equivalent delivering a range of project risk management services on major construction projects.
You'll also have:
* Practical knowledge/application, and understanding of the opportunities related to risk/data analytics.
* Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
* Basic knowledge of tools, techniques and software that interfaces with the risk discipline (e.g., planning tools, Astra, P6, MS project).
* Experience of working client side as well as consultancy.
* Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to wide range of audiences in our industry.
* Relevant university degree (e.g. risk management, engineering) or equivalent.
* Chartered (or equivalent) membership of a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers/Institute of Risk Management.
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.
Our clients say that it’s our people that make the difference. Our people think harder, do better and go further. Every day at Mace is an opportunity to think and do things differently.
We want our employees to thrive and achieve their highest potential. We are passionate about creating an environment that provides opportunities for the most stimulating and fulfilling careers.
At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills, see the world and get to work with both inspiring colleagues and influential clients – whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you.
Reward and recognition:
* 22 days of holiday, plus two ‘Mace Days’ to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Highly competitive maternity and paternity package
* Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees
* Season ticket loan
* Annual health screening
* Private medical insurance
* Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval)
* Continuous on the job training and development
* Cycle to work scheme
We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees.
Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent. Top performers are recognised for both their contribution to projects and their broader contribution to the business.
At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves.
Mace’s corporate purpose statement is ‘Redefining the boundaries of ambition’.
Support for disabled employees is provided by:
Our recruitment and HR Teams have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues.
Enabled at Mace – employee network aims to support its members and to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and other impairments.
Disability Confident – We are using the requirements of the government scheme to create an inclusive environment for disabled job applicants and existing colleagues.
Clear Assured – an externally verified accreditation around equality, diversity and inclusion practice across our business.
Recite Me – an assistive technology tool that provides access support to all employees.
Mace are member of the Business Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information.
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