Overview

Mace Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

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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 involves delivering water and water recycling projects and/or programmes within an AMP8 programme for a utilities provider in the South East. The role is for a Senior Project Controls Manager who will lead project teams, manage governance, risk, cost and change control, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in a collaborative environment interacting with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver multiple water and water recycling projects and/or programmes within the AMP8 programme.
• Ensure client project governance procedures are followed, including risk, cost and change control.
• Collaborate with other teams across the business to deliver projects.

Values and Focus Areas

• Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well — advocate safety, maintain exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards; champion a diverse and inclusive environment and the wellbeing of the people you manage.
• Client Focus - Deliver On Our Promise — lead delivery of key assignments, provide strategic direction, monitor delivery, and engage with industry bodies to promote Mace; be a recognised PMO and project controls expert with a strong internal/external network.
• Integrity - Always Do The Right Thing — direct PMO and project controls processes (cost, schedule, change, risk, reporting) and influence long-term strategy for the function or business unit; uphold Mace values.
• Create Opportunity - For Our People To Excel — mentor and develop project teams, network for best practices, identify talent, lead recruitment, and support development and retention.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Membership of professional bodies (e.g., RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent demonstrable development.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape project outlook.

Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction
• Seniority level: Not Applicable

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. If you feel you do not fulfil all criteria, please apply as you may be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable.