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 and construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

A large defence capital works programme which, over 15 years, will contribute to the upgrade of the UK’s strategic defence capability. Mace (in partnership with the client and other industry organisations) will establish and subsequently manage the programme management organisation overseeing the delivery of numerous complex and varied capital works projects.

To help lead the development, implementation, use and maintenance of Control processes, the Project Controls Manager will work either within the project delivery team, on behalf of the Programme Partner, liaising with a variety of stakeholders across the programme. Due to the strict security requirements, candidates must be a UK National and will need to progress through security clearance.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be an 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 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 create and design effective implementations of PMO and Project Controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions.

• You will support best in class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace

• You will be developing your expertise in PMO and Project Controls, with a growing internal and external network (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders).

• Supporting the Senior Project Controls Manager and Project Managers through the introduction and implementation of the Programme Controls processes and procedures and project systems.

• Assist in leading, coaching and supporting all staff within the Project Controls team.

• Responsible for visibility, accuracy, and transparency of the project critical path

• Provide interface, direction and coordination across a specific area/scope of work within the project – close working relationship with project teams including engineering, project managers and Procurement and the Commercial functions.

• Act as the focal point for control of work against schedule and definition of project progress for a specific area/scope of work – directly inform the Project Controls of decisions relative to re-allocation of resources and scheduling of activities.

• Deliver end to end project controls management from design to commissioning.

• Responsible for supporting schedule management and reporting for the project – including cost and earned value reporting and management, other partners schedule management.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will manage Project teams in the administration of the PMO and Project Controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.

• You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing 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 mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.

• 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 supports the HUB PMO and Project Controls Director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.

You’ll need to have:

• The programme delivery partnership has established a ‘One Team’ Partnership Culture. The foundation of which are shared values and agreed behavioural expectations focused on enabling the partners to act as a combined delivery entity and to deliver capability in a mutually beneficial manner. These are separate from, but complimentary to parent company and client frameworks. They focus on the core values of: Collaboration - working as one to achieve our ambitions, communication - fostering trust through regular and honest engagement and commitment - Dedicating ourselves to the team, we are greater than the sum of our parts.

• To achieve this our behaviours align to: safety - safety always, no matter the task, respect - looking after yourself, others the environment and integrity - doing the right thing, even when no-one is looking.

• Passion driven – Sense of belonging, aligned to vision and programme ideology.

• Inclusive – treating all with respect and driving diverse thinking, open minded and act inclusively.

• Focused on delivering excellence – Outcome driven, identifying opportunities.

• Embed and embraced culture of health, safety, and wellbeing.

• 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.

You’ll also have:

• HND or equivalent qualification in engineering, construction, quantity surveying or another related field.

• Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.

• Ability to understand and use appropriate systems and software.

• Good understanding of earned value analysis.

• Build lasting client relationships and provide support to strong, motivated teams.

• Proven relevant experience in project management or project controls environment in a similar role in a construction or consultancy background.

• Nuclear sector experience is desirable.

• 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.
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