Project Advisor

This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. 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 in every project.

The project: Our Transportation team is growing in Northern Ireland and we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Rail team on a full-time permanent contract. As Project Manager you will represent Mace whilst interfacing with our key clients. 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. You will be required to work in the office 3 days per week with ad-hoc travel to sites in and around Belfast.

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
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

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.
• Leading relevant meetings, providing contextual information and analysis where required and 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 maintaining suitable standards and records.
• 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:

• 3+ years’ experience working on Civil Engineering and Rail infrastructure projects of £10mil+
• Project Management experience
• Experience in contract administration
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience on capital infrastructure projects utilising the NEC suite of contracts.
• Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively in a team.
• 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 (or local equivalent).

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.