Project Advisor - Ministry of Justice in London

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

The project: A great opportunity for Project Manager to join our established Ministry of Justice sector within Mace, which is currently experiencing an exciting and sustained period of growth. The existing team has a proven track record of successfully delivering a wide variety of projects of the highest quality across the MoJ prison portfolio. You will be working on one of the largest Mace Programme of works with an Alliance Framework Contractor and established professional team. The projects incorporate the latest Modern Methods of Construction and standardised processes.

As part of the role, the successful candidate will support with delivery of the project through the procurement and construction phases. This role sits in our consultancy business, specifically the justice sector. This position will suit a candidate looking to further their career with a major project or programme role that is fast-paced and industry-leading. This is a client-facing role which will ultimately be based on site at Stanford Hill with an expectation to be present on site at least 3 days a week once the principal contractor is in place. You will be responsible for managing a wider consultant team and working with all project stakeholders and the pre-programme SPM and sub-programme lead to deliver the project successfully.

The opportunity is for the delivery of a substantial number of new prisoner places at Stanford Hill in the form of CAT D open prison places. The works comprise construction of new buildings along with some refurbishment/upgrade of existing facilities and ancillaries. This role will provide end-to-end project management across the project lifecycle to meet defined time, cost, technical performance & quality requirements. You will be highly motivated, understand developing a project plan, identify any specialist requirements and support with leading an existing professional team to drive forward the clients’ strategy. You will be responsible for management of necessary project governance and assurance tools to fulfil our obligations.

As Project Manager you will support the programme SPM and Programme lead in all aspects of delivery by building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues and supply chain members. The role entails hybrid working with attendance on site at least 3 days a week and working from home or the regional office as required.

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: You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff. You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will promote 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 deliver and manage project plans 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 senior project managers and other leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project. Bringing the multidisciplinary project team together to manage the outputs of the feasibility study, including commissioning surveys, coordinating design outputs, undertaking client reviews, and managing any changes to scope. Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project. Working with the client and reporting to the project lead responsible for helping to establish the strategy and delivery for the project. Assisting in developing the client’s brief, delivery strategy and leading the design management, procurement and execution of the scheme. Understanding of the design process throughout all stages of the project lifecycle and able to manage outputs and technical aspects as they arise. Producing strategic project programme and have the ability to scrutinise and integrate programmes from consultants and contractors. Understanding of risk management and able to work with project teams to identify, schedule and establish mitigation strategy for project risks. Coordinating, planning and managing internal and external meetings in relation to the project. Driving the procurement of services and works required to deliver the project, including site surveys. Understanding of budgets, estimates and ability to review and challenge contractors’ proposals. Providing input into client system safety and project risk assessment and management process. Leading management of contract suppliers under the NEC4 suite of contract, from design and manufacture to delivery and final account. Managing interfaces across multiple projects within the delivery programme to deliver optimum programme efficiencies and site completion. Managing pre-contract design development and post-contract scope changes in an efficient manner.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will manage 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 manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities. You will support the project lead with the management of the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs). You will actively network, innovate, 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.

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.

You’ll need to have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the public sector. Previous prison delivery experience is preferred.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
• You have experience in contract administration duties and have experience managing projects using various standard forms of contract including but not limited to: NEC4.
• You are a passionate, client-focused individual and can build lasting client relationships and work well as part of a team.
• You are open to mobility within the UK as required.