Mace
Associate Director - Project Controls
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Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
The project: Mace will be playing a key role in supporting the future of UK nuclear infrastructure. We are searching for motivated and driven individuals to help steer our team in an exciting period of growth. If you are searching for an opportunity to join a large, high-energy infrastructure consultancy team while delivering a unique programme, please register your interest.
You’ll Be Responsible For
- Managing PMO and Project Controls delivery, ensuring strong governance, performance management, and successful outcomes across assigned commissions.
- Developing and implementing robust controls frameworks, managing cost, schedule, risk, change, and reporting.
- Builds trusted client relationships, providing strategic advice and subject matter expertise.
- Developing high-performing teams, champions best practice, supports net zero goals, and drives continuous improvement.
- Championing a culture of safety, quality, sustainability, and inclusion, ensuring compliance and wellbeing remain at the heart of delivery.
- Directing strategic PMO and Project Controls delivery, providing expert guidance, and driving successful client outcomes.
- Shaping business strategy, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and promoting best-in-class service excellence.
- Developing high-performing teams through mentoring, talent development, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
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You’ll Need To Have
- Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
- Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the infrastructure sector.
- Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
- Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
- Experience of working client-side as well as within a consultancy.
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Our Values
- Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
- Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes, and build long-term relationships with our clients.
- Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
- Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all 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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