Associate Director - Programme Management presso Mace Consult Limited

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 business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

The project: Due to our continued growth, we require a project management professional who will be responsible for the delivery of large-scale London portfolio decarbonisation project. This role sits within our consultancy business, specifically the private business unit. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their experience across all sub-sectors CRE, MUD and Retail, Hotel and Leisure.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for:

• Able to assist clients to review projects from early feasibility stage to establish project viability.
• Guiding clients through writing development business plans for internal capital expenditure board sign off.
• Advising clients how to ensure projects are designed, delivered and structured appropriately to de-risk and ensure commercial success.
• Advising clients how to optimise planning applications on new or existing consents to increase development potential.
• Able to direct clients through tendering and entering into sale and development agreements with partners.
• Advise clients how to handle neighbours/residents’ associations and guide them through multi-stage public consultations during pre-planning.
• Able to run detailed financial models (including residual appraisals) for new site opportunities or for live projects.
• Providing end to end project management across the project lifecycle to meet defined time, cost, technical performance and quality requirements.
• Collaborating with project team members.
• Understanding of developing a project plan and identifying any specialist requirements and mobilise a professional team to drive forward the clients’ strategy.
• Managing necessary project governance and assurance tools to fulfil our obligations.
• Directing the appointed professional team and remain accountable for all aspects of delivery as lead consultant building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues and supply chain members.

You’ll need to have:

• You will be based in London and ideally educated to degree level qualification in a relevant discipline/property related field and have experience in managing mixed-use developments, CAT B refurbishment and fit out projects.
• You have experience in contract administration duties and have experience managing projects using various standard forms of contract including but not limited to: JCT, FIDIC, NEC.
• You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and manage teams.
• You will have a construction or project management background and be keen to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

You’ll also have:

• Right to work in the UK, or ability to obtain a VISA.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.  
• Proven track record in managing complex property or engineering projects.
• Experience working in mixed-use commercial buildings or similar environments.
• Familiarity with The Crown Estate or similar property portfolios is a plus.
• Significant exposure to JV working arrangements (particularly public-private partnerships).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.  
• 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.

Please note - The candidates who feel they fall short of the required level of experience are actively encouraged to apply as they will be considered for more junior positions and opportunities within these ever-expanding teams.

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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