Mace
Project Manager - Defence
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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.
We are looking for a talented Project Manager to join one of our major Defence programmes based in Glasgow. You will play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure and construction projects within a highly regulated environment, supporting critical national capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced client and delivery teams, leading projects through the early design and development stages and into delivery, while helping Mace redefine the boundaries of ambition.
Due to the nature of this Defence project, candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Existing SC clearance is highly desirable.
Please note: This role requires attendance at the client office in Glasgow three days per week.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Championing Mace's safety-first value, ensuring exceptional safety, quality, programme, sustainability, and compliance standards.
- Managing project delivery through the early project lifecycle, with a particular focus on RIBA Stages 2, 3, and 4.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting effective design management activities to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Managing project controls, reporting, risk, cost, and schedule activities, providing clear and accurate updates to stakeholders.
- Supporting the delivery of projects within highly regulated environments, ensuring compliance with relevant governance and assurance requirements.
- Working closely with client, contractor, and consultant teams to ensure effective stakeholder integration and collaboration.
- Managing contractor performance, design coordination, and the resolution of technical issues.
- Supporting change control processes and ensuring project information is maintained accurately and consistently.
- Producing and presenting project reports, dashboards, and performance updates to senior stakeholders.
- Contributing to continuous improvement, lessons learned, and best practice across the project team.
- Supporting project delivery activities associated with explosive safety requirements and regulated Defence environments.
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You’ll need to have:
- Degree, HND/HNC, or equivalent qualification relevant to project management, engineering, construction, or the built environment.
- Proven experience delivering construction projects within complex environments.
- Demonstrable experience progressing projects through RIBA Stages 2, 3, and 4.
- Strong design management experience within a client, consultant, or contractor environment.
- Experience of project controls, reporting, risk, and programme management.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple organizations and disciplines.
- NEC4 experience is essential, with NEC4 accreditation highly desirable.
- Experience working within highly regulated sectors such as Defence, Nuclear, Infrastructure, Transport, or Government.
- Knowledge or experience relating to Explosive Safety Regulations.
- Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional body such as APM, RICS, or CIOB.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and coordination skills.
- Ability to obtain (or currently hold) the appropriate Security Clearance.
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What's on offer:
- Car allowance.
- Hybrid working.
- Medical health cover.
- Life insurance.
- Income protection insurance.
- Pension scheme.
- Discretionary annual salary reviews.
- Family-friendly policies.
- 22 days annual leave plus 2 Mace Days, 3 days Christmas shutdown, 1 additional day leave for every 2 years' service, plus bank holidays.
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 fulfil 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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