AddressAssistant Project Manager
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.
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 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 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.
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, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
- You will manage parts of projects independently, with oversight from other Project Managers.
You'll be responsible for:
- Working with the project team to assist in the delivery of the project objectives in line with the Project Plan.
- Actively engages in relevant business and statutory Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards and activities at all stages of the project.
- Collaborating with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are suitably managed and monitored in line with Service Excellence.
- Attending and recording relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis, including regular site walks.
- Partnering with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments.
- Assisting in tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within the agreed timeframes.
- Assisting in providing handover documentation prior to practical completion.
- Understanding the businesses priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data and responsible business.
- Collecting information or undertake research as required.
- Updating and managing existing project plans, processes and procedures to contribute to the successful delivery of projects under direction.
- Actively seeks understanding and utilises the Centre of Excellence (CoE) knowledge base, The Mace Way Control Centre, the Knowledge Hub and Company best practice sign posting.
- Working 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.
You’ll 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 fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.
