Assistant Project Manager (M1)

This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. 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. Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project: Mace is seeking to appoint an experienced Service Diversion Project Manager to join this rapidly growing and successful part of the business. The key roles will be to plan, direct, manage and oversee implementation of the Service Diversion works to ensure the clients goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed schedule, budget and defined health, safety and quality parameters. Effective communication with client, contractor and sub-contractors, consultants, management of client and project stakeholders is required.

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will promote Mace's value of Safety First, and actively engage in relevant business and statutory Health, Safety, and Wellbeing standards and activities at all stages of the project. You will be aware of local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will ensure quality systems are suitably managed in line with service excellence. You will support delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of Project Managers and senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will develop your knowledge of project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations. You will support the long term development of your 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 develop effective relationships with design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities. You will actively network 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 manage parts of projects independently, with oversight from other Project Managers.

You’ll need to have:

• Experienced in Procurement of temp and perm services diversions including Mechanical.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Strong influencing and people management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Track record in working in a regulated industry – Rail/Aviation etc.
• Relevant Degree qualifications or BTEC/HNC.
• CSCS.
• Nuclear and Defence experience preferable.

You’ll also have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Experience in project management, ideally in a property or infrastructure sector.
• A developing knowledge of commercial and financial considerations.
• Experience of developing and forming relationships with other stakeholders within projects.
• 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.