Associate Project Director - Ministry of Justice in London

About Mace: 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. If you are searching for an opportunity to play a leading part in a high-energy infrastructure consultancy team while delivering a unique programme, please register your interest.

The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team delivering a multi-billion long-term programme of works to increase national prison capacity for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). You’ll be a member of the senior leadership team across a national programme of works with focus on delivering projects using best practice and experience. The role will require leadership of a sub-programme and the associated teams across a range of delivery partner services which Mace provide to the MoJ. Project stages will vary from inception to post-completion.

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

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: Advocate Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned, and placing emphasis on the wider teams physical and mental wellbeing, acting where needed. You will possess technical expertise in relevant Health and Safety rules and regulations for both new build and refurbishment projects in the UK. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment. You will promote sustainable initiatives through your teams and project delivery through construction KPI’s.
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise: You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. Oversee project timeframes and budgets, ensuring diligent management and proactively addressing any risks, challenges, and mitigations. Drive consistency in delivery approach across project teams working alongside the Project Management Office (PMO), upholding the use of established processes and governance procedures. Establish a strong understanding of our scope of services and support the team in making sure these are met in full to a high standard, integrating with the wider Project and Programme Management Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Mace.
• Integrity – Always do the right thing: Build and maintain strong working relationships and actively drive collaboration between all parties, including the client, consultant team, and external/project stakeholders. You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. 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: Utilise subject matter expertise and leadership skills to coach and develop team members, directly and indirectly managing their performance and career plans with support from the programme lead. Proactively identify opportunities for account growth to increase support to the MoJ through developing understanding of their strategic needs and Mace’s wider capabilities. Assist with the management of resource across your sub-programme, proactively hiring to maintain retention of project knowledge, continuity of services to the MoJ and establishment of a high performing diverse team.

You’ll need to have:

• 7+ years previous work experience in project management (or equivalent).
• MAPM/MCIOB/MRICS/MICE or equivalent.
• Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction-related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.
• Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.
• Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium, and large-sized projects.
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
• Proven understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, DfMA and MMC.
• Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills.
• Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes.
• Experience in delivering projects under NEC forms of contract.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in communicating, negotiating and collaborating with contractors and stakeholders.

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 below, 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. Should you require any adjustments to assist during the application/hiring process please advise us.