Senior Project Manager

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Mace 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 consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project:

Due to our continued growth in the manufacturing and technology market, we require project management professionals who will be responsible for the delivery of fast-paced investments programmes for major industrial and logistics developments with a focus on site-wide infrastructure, base build and various fit-out solutions including logistics and manufacturing. This role will provide end to end project management across the project lifecycle to meet defined time, cost, technical performance & quality requirements.

This is a client-facing role, responsible for collaboration with project team members. You will be highly motivated, have an understanding of developing a project plan, identify any specialist requirements and mobilise a professional team to drive forward the clients' strategy. You will be responsible for management of necessary project governance and assurance tools to fulfil our obligations. As Senior Project Manager you will lead the appointed professional team and remain accountable for all aspects of delivery as lead consultant building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues and supply chain members. Within this role you will also have the opportunity to support business growth within the manufacturing and technology market.

This role sits within our consultancy business, specifically the commercial sector so the successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their experience beyond the manufacturing and technology sub sector and have agility to gain experience and support other sub sectors including retail, hotels and leisure, new build and corporate real estate.

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 promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff. You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence. You will manage 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. You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the associate director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations. You will support the long-term development of your 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 manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities. You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs). 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'll need to have:

Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector / market of project/role. Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s. Sound technical expertise in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (or local equivalent) rules and specific sector/ market regulations relevant to project/portfolio. Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure and property sectors/markets and an understanding of estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, commercial controls and reporting.Seeks opportunities for implementing improved working practices. Seeks out opportunities for service differentiation and implements. Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s. Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve 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. Developed commercial and financial skills and an ability to build up fee proposals and project workbooks (where appropriate and developing commercial skills where not).

You'll also have:

Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. Experience in the successful delivery of projects and programmes in the industrial, logistics and/ or advanced manufacturing sectors. Property or infrastructure project management expertise. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams. Experience of developing and forming relationships with 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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