Senior Project Advisor

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. 

We are supporting our strategic client in the UK on their c£5bn capital investment programme to transform their infrastructure. Opportunity exists for NEC4 ECC Accredited Project Managers with pre-construction and construction experience.

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 implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including people, organisation, process, information and technology.

• You will promote and influence quality and service excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.

• Day to day PM of contractor and support.

• Day to day management of design, construction and coordination of technical queries.

• Data collection, dashboards, provision of information and updating cost, schedule, risk, performance and other information and proactively manage to resolve potential impacts, targets or change.

• Progress reporting.

• Invoice and payments process.

• Support project meetings and assurance, reviews and similar including GWRs/scrutiny boards/PCP/PCG/PAG/SPAG and technical reviews or similar.

• Support business cases.

• Support the lead PM including to manage outputs, with verification and validation of AIM as required, including financial information, schedule, BIM, AIM, GSL, quality, TSP, contractor and other stakeholder deliverables.

• Liaising with stakeholders, reports, updating information/records, IMS, CP&F, CEMAR, meetings, workshops, boards and communication or similar

• Liaising with other stakeholders including advice on the contractor. assessment, changes, RFIs, notices, CEs, early warnings, claims, resolving differences/ambiguities or similar.

• Monitoring, prepare, develop and update records.

• Supporting baseline maintenance and change control.

• Manage outputs, with verification and validation of information as required.

• Support/training to DEO.

• Support to PMO, regions, client side PM on TSP/contractor.

• Promote and support LfE, LLs and the collaboration hub.

• Support and liaison with the project team and others.

• Other project management services to support the DEO project, region, PMO and respective PMO hub.

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\: 

• Professionally qualified professional with considerable experience (with at least 10 years post professional qualification experience).

• Construction experience.

• Required qualification - Degree level, HND/HNC.

• Member with a relevant professional body i.e., CIOB, APM, RICS.

• Relevant experience working within large public sector organisations - defence and/ or security experience is highly desirable.

• Construction experience through RIBA stages 1-2 in delivering projects, making their own decision and advising other members of the team.

• NEC4 experienced and accredited.

• Experience in a technical role managing others including working with client and their contractors.

• Evidence of independent work towards project deliverables, adhering to all relevant procedures, orders and instructions.

• Ability to provide clerical and technical support.

• Experience of managing junior members of the team.

• Entrepreneurial mindset to grow your career and enjoy the vast opportunities Mace has to offer.

• Ability to manage and monitor progress of any given plan, taking responsibility for activities and workstreams on your own initiative.

You'll also have:

• A valid security clearance or have no potential bars to you gaining clearance.

• Familiar with the Microsoft Project application.

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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