Associate Director - Project Management

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in August subject to approval.

If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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.

Opportunity to work within a life sciences programme, delivering critical national infrastructure for a central government client.

We are looking for a Associate Director - Programme Management to support in the delivery of secured projects within the programme of works.

In the next year we will be supporting our client deliver an increase in volume of works in construction compared to previous years, with construction starting on new infrastructure network upgrades.

If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a high-energy consultancy team, delivering both infrastructure and property, please register your interest.

Please Note: This role will be based on our client’s site in Weybridge, Surrey 3 days per week and Moorgate, London.

This role will require the successful candidate to pass both BPSS and SC clearance.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing project delivery from inception to completion, maintaining quality and milestones.
• Directing project manager responsible for the project delivery, reporting into the client.
• Managing project budgets and change management to maintain control over forecast outturn cost against budget.
• Maintaining live risks registers and lead regular reviews with the wider team
• Manage design teams, consultants, and stakeholders, driving collaboration and service excellence.
• Contracting administration of contractors and consultants in accordance with their contracts.
• Fostering inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation while upholding Mace values.
• Overseeing budgets, risks, and change management, maintaining accurate plans and documentation.

You’ll need to have:

• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent development.
• Extensive public-sector project and programme delivery experience.
• Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management capability.
• Extensive project delivery experience.