Project Manager - Enabling

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

The primary purpose of the NSST & Enabling Works Package Manager is to lead the engagement and delivery of the North – South Service Tunnel and Enabling Works packages of work in support of the Devonport programme as directed by the Project Manager – 5BEWC&S Civils Lead, Civils & Infrastructure Programme Manager, and Programme Director. The NSST & Enabling Works Package Manager will plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate all aspects of the NSST and Enabling Works civils packages contained within the dockyard, taking delegated responsibility for their delivery against schedule and budget to the required quality standard.

The NSST & Enabling Works Package Manager is responsible for line management of a team who will support the NSST & Enabling Works Package Manager in delivery of the NSST and Enabling Works civils packages contained within the project. The NSST & Enabling Works Package Manager has the responsibility to coordinate the delivery of the civils construction work they are responsible for, ensuring it is undertaken without undue risk to health, safety, security, and the environment.

The NSST & Enabling Works Package Manager will support the stakeholder interface managing the package providing all information required to coordinate the site delivery but also contribute towards the time, cost and quality performance of the delivery including the required contributions to Project Controls and the reporting cycle.

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

• 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 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 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. Ensure Construction and Nuclear Processes are implemented accordingly throughout the pre-construction and construction phases. Accountable for delivery of the project to the baseline schedule, cost and performance in line with project and business success criteria following the MIP Vision and Strategy. Commitment to and the ongoing monitoring of project baseline (cost/schedule/risk). Controlling project costs such that the project outputs are provided within the agreed budget. Facilitate, develop, and agree requirements, project scope and solutions for specific outputs and work packages. Delivery of key management functions in support of the overall project delivery, including schedule, financial and risk functions. Responsible for forming and managing effective relationships with project stakeholders to achieve the desired project outcomes. Determination of the requirements and delivery of the work associated with the 5 Basin and associated work packages. To implement and comply with the project SHE requirements and legal obligations. Manage the planning, monitor and control of work packages being delivered. Undertake learning and implement improvement opportunities, share knowledge within the team and wider Estate. Manage the identification, assessment, planning and implementation of risks, opportunities and issues. Line management duties as appropriate.
• 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 manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs). 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’ll need to have:

• Demonstrable experience in civil engineering/construction and project management, with a proven ability to lead complex projects of complexity or assist in managing complex projects. Project Managers may also lead small groups of non-complex projects.
• Extensive recent and relevant experience in a similar environment/business sector.
• Related Civil Engineering Degree, HND or equivalent.
• Comprehensive experience in a similar role.
• Excellent work ethic.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• Working knowledge of NEC forms of Contract and CEMAR.
• Committed to working in the Southwest fulltime.
• Experienced in Procurement of temp and perm services.
• 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.

You’ll also have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience of working on projects within large, diverse teams.
• 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.