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. The project\: As a senior manager reporting into the lifecycle optimisation lead, the role requires experience with major project experience and ability to engage and work collaboratively with a large team of partners and key stakeholders. Supporting the lifecycle optimisation lead and integration director in the delivery of the Aurora projects to achieve the client outcomes. 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. 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 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. Client focus - Deliver on our promise\: 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, you will oversee the project management of the project on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion. Delivering on project life cycle improvements for schedule & cost. Interface with LFE management across the programme to optimise project and improve overall delivery performance with defined benefit. Ensuring key partner and client stakeholders are engaged with driving the delivery of improvements. Ownership of cross project work streams to deliver future capabilities. Supporting the development of infrastructure to deliver future optimisation, inclusive of implementation of any tools required to support. Taking direction of approach to deliver on key top issues identified by optimisation lead. Shaping to deliver the best approach with focus shortest timeframe to aid delivery of project. Creating a culture of continuous improvements within the project team. Maintaining governance with appropriate trends and changes are raised/acknowledged/approved to support benefit implementation. Co-ordinating with associated project management resource and project controls interfaces. Continual improvement of PMB future schedule fidelity, ensuring schedule logic is robust and optimized. Identifying lifecycle opportunities and any associated risks with tracking & reporting on a monthly basis. Supporting collaborative drumbeat for cross partner interactions to come together in hub locations. Participating in yearly workshop plan to deliver optimisation with interactions with all key stakeholder including client. Adhere to the published Integro management system arrangements. Integrity - Always do the right thing\: You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence 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 lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential. 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 collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes. You’ll need to have\: Proven ability for technical problem solving & ability to interpret and contribute to technically focussed discussions involving schedule and cost baseline, 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. Passion driven – Sense of belonging, aligned to vision and programme ideology. Act inclusively, treating all with respect and driving diverse thinking – Open minded and act inclusively. Delivering excellence – Outcome driven, identifying opportunities. Integrity – Complimentary and collaborative. Embed and embrace culture of health, safety, and wellbeing with safety at the heart of everything we do. Safeguarding and protecting the planet – Adopting a sustainable approach, making the right decisions to protect our world. Project-life balance – Happiness. Challenging the status quo in pursuit of a better future – Best in class and ahead of the curve, open to change. Value led approach – Driven by future needs, bringing a better solution. Ever evolving – Sustainable economically/people perspective. Experience leading complex major projects. Experience working in a fast-moving project environment. SQEP trained for nuclear engineering/design/PM roles. Experience of nuclear or high secure sectors. You’ll also have: Delivering on project life cycle improvements for schedule & cost. Interface with LFE management across the programme to optimise project and improve overall delivery performance with defined benefit. Ensuring key partner and client stakeholders are engaged with driving the delivery of improvements. Ownership of cross project work streams to deliver future capabilities. Supporting the development of infrastructure to deliver future optimisation, inclusive of implementation of any tools required to support. Taking direction of approach to deliver on key top issues identified by optimisation lead. Shaping to deliver the best approach with focus shortest timeframe to aid delivery of project. Creating a culture of continuous improvements within the project team. Maintaining governance with appropriate trends and changes are raised/acknowledged/approved to support benefit implementation. Co-ordinating with associated project management resource and project controls interfaces. Continual improvement of PMB future schedule fidelity, ensuring schedule logic is robust and optimized. Identifying lifecycle opportunities and any associated risks with tracking & reporting on a monthly basis. Supporting collaborative drumbeat for cross partner interactions to come together in hub locations. Participating in yearly workshop plan to deliver optimisation with interactions with all key stakeholder including client. Adhere to the published Integro management system arrangements. Has spent time in both a Consultancy and Construction environment (or equivalent). May mentor individuals, sharing knowledge and experience. 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. LI-Onsite LI-Hybrid .