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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.
Within our construct 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 construct:
* Safety first - Going home safe and well:
o You will be an 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.
o You will possess expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
o 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:
o You will manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
o You will support the long-term success of planning performance for specified engines/sectors/hubs, and the overall contribution to the broader company goals.
o You will support the planning function in ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.
o Leads application of specific planning/scheduling methods, techniques and tools.
o Good working knowledge of planning/scheduling, earned value management (EVM), project controls methodologies.
o Communicate effectively with the client, project team and stakeholders.
o Influence on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively.
o Leads and manages a team of professionals delivering planning/schedule management services and responsible for team/individual development.
o Influences client to accept proposals and recommendations.
o Undertakes tasks required to fulfil the requirements of the project/assignment.
o 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.
* Integrity - Always do the right thing:
o You will support senior management in negotiations, contract development and other business development, ensuring that due diligence is applied.
o You will support the long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
o 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:
o You will support your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
o 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.
o You will develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the Client and other project stakeholders, both internal and external.
You'll need to have:
* Excellent written communication skills, clear & concise.
* In-depth knowledge of schedule management tools & software.
* Stays up to date with current key industry/professional trends.
* Multi-industry construction experience.
* Delivers service excellence.
* Problem-solving.
* Strong management skills and talent development.
* Significant experience in the use of planning techniques in a range of multi-disciplinary sectors.
* Ideally degree educated, preferably in a construction/engineering discipline (or equivalent).
You'll also have:
* Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
* Extensive experience in the successful planning of projects and programmes in the construct sector.
* 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.
Company
If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us.
At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world.
At Mace we want you to feel comfortable from day 1, so for any questions about a career at Mace, including application advice, please contact paul.deaville@macegroup.com for a confidential chat.
Reward and recognition
We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes:
* 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.
Regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or affiliation to any political party, we embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every Mace person is treated equally, fairly and with respect.
We are proud partners of Stonewall’s global diversity champions programme that ensures all LGBT+ staff are accepted without exception at Mace.
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. Its aims are to support its members and to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and other impairments to support their aim to create an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone.
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, driving improvements to our policies, processes and practices.
Recite Me – an assistive technology tool that provides access support to all employees. It is located on our intranet site, our website and job vacancy platform.
Mace are member of the Business Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information. Our line managers have access to their confidential support line.
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