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.
A director level role with major project experience and ability to engage and work collaboratively with a large team of partners and key stakeholders. The PP&E design lead will work with the integrated design delivery lead and the lifecycle optimisation Lead for future phase delivery strategy and improvements. Due to the strict security requirements, candidates must be a UK National and will need to progress through security clearance and travel to multiple UK based project offices.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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 delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
* On behalf of external/third-party clients oversee the project management of the project/s on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion.
* Driving proactive performance management of Process Plant and Equipment (PP&E) integrated design delivery based on partner supplied data.
* Building key stakeholder relationships at a working level including encouraging co-location working with the wider PP&E team.
* Leading weekly drumbeat of meetings including PLOWs & weekly progress reviews.
* Managing of monthly reviews including monthly progress review to drive accountability and understanding of monthly performance.
* Writing of PP&E aspects into the monthly reporting for IPPR through Power Bi summaries across the project aspects.
* Reporting out at IPPR of PP&E status to Design Delivery Lead and Integration Director.
* Reviewing Risk & Opportunities registers with PP&E to understand status of mitigations and to articulate impacts through weekly/monthly drumbeat reviews.
* Supporting of LFE with being part of the monthly meetings to input on areas of lessons learned and capture any potential opportunities to incorporate within the project.
* Working collaboratively with Design & Assurance lead to understand any give/gets required and any knock on affects to partner scope.
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills across cost, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, financial controls, and reporting, across the project lifecycle.
* Adapts to changing priorities and requirements within a challenging client & partner environment.
* Challenging in constructive manner to ensure robust solutions and reporting is substantiated from partners inputs.
* Identifying escalation issues that require senior stakeholder involvement, for example resourcing issues.
* Implementing the trend and change process to ensure governance and compliance is maintained.
* Promoting a close working relationship with Programme partner disciplines such as planners, risk managers, reporting manager etc. to foster collaborative working environment, including working in hub locations to discuss daily/weekly issues to resolve.
* Monthly line by line assessment of PP&E PfAs for identification of any programmatic issues and contract issues, with then reporting this the Integrated Design Delivery Lead.
* Adhere to the published Integro management system arrangements.
* Working with the Integrated Design Delivery Lead & Lifecycle Optimisation Lead for future phase delivery strategy and improvements.
Qualifications
* Proven ability for technical problem solving & ability to interpret and contribute to technically focused discussions involving project performance management, product design/engineering (mechanical/electrical/control systems).
* Thorough understanding of the principles of product lifecycle planning/management.
* Ability to identify project & system level interfaces/dependencies to determine and influence critical path.
* Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Integrate, network & influence cross functionally within the clients existing organisational structure.
* Experience of complex major projects.
* Experience working in a fast-moving project environment essential.
* SQEP trained for nuclear engineering/design/PM roles essential.
* Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
* 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.
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