Project Advisor - Utility in London

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.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Determining project management, technical services and external resources required for project/s.
• Delivering project objectives in line with the Project Execution Plan, leading and supervising the project team/s and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitoring and actively engaging in health, safety and wellbeing aspects of the project at all stages.
• Preparing and modifying where necessary project plans and keeping them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s.
• Overseeing project timeframes and project budgets, ensuring budgets are managed diligently and highlighting any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• Collaborating with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensuring robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored.
• Directing relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis where required and site walks, ensuring these are suitably recorded.
• Partnering with relevant stakeholders and being actively involved in risk management.
• Effectively coordinating and communicating with all project parties/stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and ensuring suitable standards and records are recorded and maintained.
• Documenting and taking ownership of project changes as and when necessary, tracking project changes.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience in successfully delivering utility infrastructure solutions - covering power, gas, potable water, foul water, and telecommunications - across new connections, disconnections, diversions, and protection works within technically complex and fast‑moving environments, while upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and environmental performance.
• Strong working knowledge of service avoidance and safe excavation practices in line with HSG 47.
• A thorough understanding of utilities builder’s work in connection (BWIC) and CDM Regulations.
• Confidence in coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams comprising designers, contractors, internal and external stakeholders, local authorities, and community liaison representatives.
• The ability to make sound, informed decisions based on project criticality and overall best‑for‑project outcomes.
• Experience building long‑term client relationships and leading high‑performing, motivated teams.
• Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or evidence of equivalent professional or personal development.
• Significant experience in the successful delivery phases of utility projects and programmes.
• Expertise in property or infrastructure project management.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience leading elements of large, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• A proven ability to engage and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• An understanding of how carbon and sustainability priorities influence project strategies and outcomes.

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 within the role.