Associate Project Director role at myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community
Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
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 consulting business, we harness our unique combination of leading‑edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. This is a client‑facing role, responsible for leading other junior team members, managing wider consultant teams and project stakeholders, while working with our regional lead to drive business growth by developing existing accounts and winning new clients.
Safety First – Going Home Safe and Well
Lead advocacy of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
Possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
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
Ensure successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
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, oversee the project management of the project on an individual and team basis from inception to post‑completion.
Oversee project timeframes and budgets, and highlight any risks, challenges, and mitigations.
Provide subject‑matter expertise and guidance to support the success of the broader Mace projects.
Produce design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.
Manage the timely delivery to programme 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.
Perform two to five of the following non‑project related roles, such as business reporting, strategic advisory, pipeline management, bidding, business development, resourcing, commercial strategy & maximising our commercial position, managing Mace contracts, contract extensions, cross‑selling, invoicing, debt collection and P&L responsibility and other as directed by the senior leadership team.
Align to strategy to place construction to production, digital and data, service excellence, quality, assurance and sustainability at the heart of our delivery.
Partner with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to implement strategy/programmes/initiatives.
Manage, influence and negotiate with key senior external stakeholders (up to C‑suite).
Actively network 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.
Deliver continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned.
Manage a number of senior managers, managers and assistant managers.
Work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
Integrity – Always Do The Right Thing
Responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
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.
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
Manage your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.
Collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C‑Suite, to implement and manage our programmes.
You’ll Need To Have
Extensive experience of successfully delivering projects and programmes in the healthcare and/or life‑sciences sectors.
You’ll Also Have
Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
Experience of winning work and growing client accounts.
NEC4 ECC project manager accreditation.
Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
Understanding of public‑sector governance and delivery requirements.
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.
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