Position status: We are growing our team in 2024 and would be interested to speak to experienced governance support with construction and project management experience. Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with Mace.
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.
The project: You will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a reporting structure for the governance requirements, ensuring that it is applied across all contracts and in line with the project's governance arrangements. You will be required to liaise with the wider delivery team to ensure processes are in compliance with governance requirements and to update and develop the governance requirements and processes as the project progresses.
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).Driving best practices in technical activities, processes, policies and standards.Understanding the depth of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects.Dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels.Influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting.Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector.Coordinating and organising multiple sources of reporting inputs/performance data and deliver project/programme reports as required.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 support the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.You'll need to have: Experience leading governance activities across the project lifecycle through to completion in large complex, infrastructure projects or projects of a similar scale/complexity.A level 8 recognised and relevant university degree.Good influencing skills and can manage and motivate teams in support of delivery of high risk, value and complex projects/programs.Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships.You'll also have: Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.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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