At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project controls and PMO services, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance.
- Company: Mace, a dynamic construction consultancy redefining industry standards.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, professional development, and a focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse candidates with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of projects while promoting sustainability and collaboration.
- Qualifications: Professional membership and extensive experience in complex programmes required.
The predicted salary is between 54090 - 66110 £ per year.
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
Delivering the implementation and delivery of a range of PMO and Project Controls services to designated projects within the PMO and planning centre of excellence.
You’ll be responsible for: Managing safe, high‑quality and compliant delivery, promoting wellbeing, inclusion and strong PMO and project controls standards.
Shaping and implement effective PMO and Project Controls frameworks, strengthening industry engagement and growing specialist expertise.
Managing teams across cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting, supporting long‑term strategic development.
Fostering collaboration, knowledge‑sharing and best practice, supporting resourcing needs and contributing to a sustainable future.
Delivering effective PMO and Project Controls support, ensuring consistent application of frameworks and day‑to‑day performance management.
Providing clear technical guidance across cost, schedule, change, risk and governance requirements.
Building strong client relationships and collaborate to address risks, opportunities and actions.
Supporting integration across PMO, Planning and Project Controls while contributing to net‑zero ambitions.
You’ll need to have: Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent) with strong ongoing development.
Extensive delivery‑phase experience across complex property or infrastructure programmes.
Strong commercial, financial and senior stakeholder management capability.
Proven leadership of diverse teams with awareness of carbon and sustainability impacts.
Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
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, 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 with-in the role.#LI-On-site Job Summary Job number: 43707Date posted : 2026-06-01Profession: Project & Programme Management Employment type: Full-time
Project Controls Manager in Cambridge employer: Mace group
Mace is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative work culture where every team member can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development and sustainability, employees are encouraged to grow their expertise while contributing to meaningful projects that aim for net-zero ambitions. Located in a dynamic environment, Mace offers flexible working options and values the well-being of its staff, making it an attractive place for those seeking a rewarding career in project controls management.
