Mechanical Handling and Mooring Assistant Package Manager

1 month ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Mace Full time

At Mace, we're redefining the boundaries of ambition. Our purpose is to create responsible places that bring transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our website.

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. We're seeking a Mechanical Handling and Mooring Assistant Package Manager to join our project management consultancy business, which spans our five global hubs. You'll oversee work for world-leading organizations across the public and private sectors.

The Project:

We're engaged as delivery partners to Babcock in supporting the delivery of a major upgrade of existing facilities within HMNB Devonport. These major upgrades will enable deep maintenance work packages for the latest class of nuclear-powered fleet submarines. Dock upgrades to support the Astute operational programme will enable optimization of maintenance. Mace is playing a key role in delivering these upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, direct, manage, and oversee the implementation of mechanical handling and mooring design & manufacturing works to ensure the client's goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed schedule, budget, and defined health, safety, and quality parameters.
  • Effective communication with the client, contractor, and subcontractors, consultants, management of client and project stakeholders is required.

Our Values:

We're committed to our values, which 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 and actively engage in relevant business and statutory health, safety, and wellbeing standards and activities at all stages of the project.
    • You will be aware of local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
    • You will champion 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 quality systems are suitably managed in line with service excellence.
    • You will support 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 project managers and senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.
    • Reviewing of design and engagement through the design process.
    • Assisting the design team to manage the design process.
    • Assisting the management of packages through procurement and delivery.
    • Overseeing procurement of packages, reviewing and appointing subcontractors alongside the commercial team.
    • Providing support to construction managers to ensure trade work packages are attaining the agreed delivery program.
    • Managing and reviewing contractor reporting (dashboard).
    • Chairing regular progress meetings.
    • Monitoring the contractor design, program, and deliverables while ensuring safe methods of work are being adhered to.
    • Reviewing and monitoring key quality sign-offs.
    • Managing and auditing factory acceptance testing (FAT) of cranes and mooring equipment.
    • Reviewing and monitoring incoming changes and advise on scope change and program.
    • Reviewing and authorizing technical document submittals.
    • Reviewing and authorizing requests for information (RFIs).
    • Issuing monthly contractor performance to program manager.
    • Reviewing and liaising with the temporary works coordinator as required.
    • Upon completion of package works, ensuring package close-out is undertaken and completed.
  • Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing:
    • You will develop your knowledge of 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 develop effective relationships with design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
    • You will actively network and seek understanding of best practice, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centers of excellence, Mace way control center, and knowledge hub.
    • You will manage parts of projects independently, with oversight from other project managers.

Requirements:

  • Experience with engineering design processes (essential)
  • Familiarity with procurement and contract management (NEC contracts) (preferred)
  • Experience in delivering mechanical handling/crane or other projects within a marine environment. (preferred)
  • Time management and organizational skills (essential)
  • Strong influencing and people management skills (preferred)
  • Good communication skills (essential)
  • Track record in working in a regulated industry - rail, aviation, etc. (preferred)
  • Basic understanding of relevant crane design and quality industry standards Including BS 7121, BE EN 13001, and BS EN 13849 (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulations such as CDM 2015, PUWER 1998, and LOLER 1998 (preferred)
  • Relevant Degree qualifications (in an engineering/marine discipline) or BTEC/HNC.
  • CSCS
  • Nuclear and Defence experience preferable.

You'll Also Have:

  • Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
  • Experience in project management, ideally in a property or infrastructure sector.
  • A developing knowledge of commercial and financial considerations.
  • Experience of developing and forming relationships with other stakeholders within projects.
  • 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 fulfill all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.



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