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.
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
Working as part of a project delivery team on a prison expansion project in South Devon, HMP Channing’s Wood. Responsible for leading on multiple workstreams to support the lead PM to deliver the agreed outcomes and deliverables within time, cost, and quality requirements. Guides and coordinates with all relevant parties to understand and deliver project objectives and KPIs, providing day-to-day management and leadership of the project and the project team.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Determining project management, technical services, and external resources required for project/s.
* Delivering project objectives in line with the project execution plan, leading and supervising the project team/s and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Monitoring and actively engaging in health, safety, and wellbeing aspects of the project at all stages.
* Preparing and modifying project plans as necessary and keeping them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s.
* Overseeing project timeframes and budgets, ensuring budgets are managed diligently and highlighting any risks, challenges, and mitigations.
* Collaborating with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensuring robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored.
* Leading relevant meetings, providing contextual information and analysis where required, and ensuring these are suitably recorded.
* Partnering with relevant stakeholders and being actively involved in risk management.
* Effectively coordinating and communicating with all project parties/stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and maintaining suitable standards and records.
* Documenting and taking ownership of project changes as necessary, tracking project changes.
* Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
You’ll need to have:
Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium-sized projects.
* Developed communication, presentation, and project planning and development skills.
* Developed budgetary oversight expertise.
* Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities, and collaborating with stakeholders.
* Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills to support client/customer focus.
* Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes.
* Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific industry/sector/market of project/role.
* Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
* Sound technical expertise in health and safety executive (HSE) rules and specific sector/market regulations relevant to project portfolio.
* Knowledge of relevant industry/sector/markets and an understanding of required specialism/s.
* Seeking opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
* Seeking out opportunities for service differentiation and facilitating implementation.
* Managing relevant stakeholders for project/s.
* Developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Using advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide them in achieving project key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate, and build relationships with key stakeholders.
* Problem-solving and analytical skills for resolving planning, estimating, contract administration, and procurement issues within construction and design activities.
You’ll also have:
* Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure, and property sectors/markets and an understanding of estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, commercial controls, and reporting.
* Prince2 (or alternative local equivalent).
* Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or local equivalent.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill 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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