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View more categories View less categories Sector Construction and Building Services Role Senior Executive Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time
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 of every project.
Accountable for the planning function for a portfolio of enabling works packages at Euston HS2 (Total value £50m+). Accountable for ensuring that projects/ tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored. Supports project management function in delivery of the project, as required. Ensuring packages are delivered on time and profitably.
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:
* 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.
* 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:
* You will create and design effective implementation s of PMO and Project Controls framework s and strategies on assigned commissions.
* You will support best in class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.
* You will be developing your expertise in PMO and Project Controls, with a growing internal and external network (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders).
* Maintains client programme, developing this from first principles, and aligning with supply chain programmes once appointed. Maintain vertical and horizontal programme alignment between the client and supply chain schedule and WBS.
* Supports tender evaluation, reviewing contractor proposals and using construction knowledge to support the programme and construction evaluation process.
* Supports contract administration - Provide planning support in the administration of subcontracts, including review and acceptance of programme submissions and assessment of compensation events.
* Implements and Monitor progress and performance of works against key milestones and agreed metrics. Support last planning across the project.
* Maintains schedule and cost alignment and supports earned value reporting for packages.
* Manages programme risk allowance and reports on float erosion.
* Liaises with team members to ensure that all activities are co-ordinated and that interface issues are identified and managed within the overall programme.
* Supports PM and supply chain to resolve issues and develop programmes to mitigate delay.
* Leads and manages a team of professionals delivering planning support and responsible for team/individual development.
* Influences on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively.
* Influences client to accept proposals and recommendations.
* Produces monthly programme narrative.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
* You will manage project teams in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
* You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
* 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:
* You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
* 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.
* You will support the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
You'll need to have:
* Strong knowledge of construction techniques methods and durations.
* Strong understanding of techniques for project planning control and other facets of project control.
* Strong knowledge of Primavera P6.
* Strong knowledge of integrated project planning, last planner.
* Ability to apply EVA techniques.
* Experience working on NEC Contract.
* Stays up to date with current key industry / professional trends.
* Leadership: Using innovation and challenge to lead by example.
* Respect: Understanding others, recognising their value, and behaving accordingly.
* Safety: Caring for our workforce, or passengers and the public by creating an environment where no one gets hurt.
* Integrity: Acting fairly, transparently and consistently.
You'll also have:
* Experience in planning Utilities and major infrastructure works.
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.
Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the 'Refer a friend' feature found within the relevant job.
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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.
Fortune favours the brave - and so do we
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.
You might be part of our healthcare team delivering critical hospital care units, or our education team creating schools to inspire our future leaders. You could be a graduate working on the world’s tallest building, or be managing the construction of world-leading cultural landmarks. Whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you.
At Mace we want you to feel comfortable from day 1, so for any questions about a career at Mace, including application advice, please contactpaul.deaville@macegroup.com for a confidential chat.
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 were founded more than 30 years ago, and every day our entrepreneurial culture plays a huge role in our success. We exist to seek out the world’s most interesting projects that challenge and excite us.
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. We encourage innovation and welcome new perspectives by attracting and developing people with diverse talent who inspire our thinking, challenge our solutions and enhance our culture.
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. But don’t just take our word for it; below you can see what some of our people had to say.
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
* Our international benefit packages are comparable. Please contact our recruitment team for more information.
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 "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.
Silver Clear Assured Award
ridi - Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative Awards 2021 - Highly Commended Category
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