Mace
Senior Project Manager (Consultancy) - NEC Construction Quality Monitoring
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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.
Join Mace's Education technical advisory team and act as the client's trusted quality representative on major school construction programmes. Working from design development through to handover, you will influence design quality, buildability, contractor performance, and project outcomes across some of the UK's most significant education projects.
This role offers a unique opportunity for experienced chartered professionals to combine technical expertise, leadership, and client-side influence within a multidisciplinary team environment.
You will be part of an integrated multidisciplinary team and work alongside Project Directors, technical advisors, architects, structural engineers, fire engineers, and MEP specialists on some of the UK's highest-profile education projects, giving you the chance to shape the quality of schools for our future generations.
We have a large portfolio of roles across England and you can expect your projects to be based within reasonable travelling distance to your home. You will need to be on site 2-3 days a week. You will be aligned with one of our regional offices or HQ in London.
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The roles require individuals with significant project experience and technical skills and would suit experienced Chartered Project Managers, Architects, Services Engineers, Construction Professionals, Building Surveyors seeking a client-side technical leadership role.
The roles are flexible and depending on the individual we can offer part-time and full-time roles and hybrid working arrangements, including other work in your chosen profession.
The candidate will require DBS and basic security clearances for delivery of the role.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Delivery of on-site quality monitoring roles helping to ensure quality, safety, compliance, buildability, and educational outcomes.
- Review of employer’s requirements and contractors’ proposals.
- Reviewing works on-site for adherence with the contract, quality assurance processes, and manufacturers' recommendations.
- Designing co-ordination and buildability review managing specialist consultants to support where required, i.e., M&E Engineers, Fire Consultants, Façade Engineers.
- Effective communication both verbally and written including ability to access and report on online information platforms.
- Familiarity with JCT forms contract.
You’ll need to have:
- A relevant construction degree or equivalent qualification.
- Chartered Building Surveyor/Project Manager/Engineer/Architect or equivalent (Essential).
- NEC Supervisor or NEC Project Manager accreditation (not essential).
- The candidate will have a strong grounding in building technology including modern methods of construction (MMC).
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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 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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