Senior Project Manager

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.

The project: Mace consult is delivering a landmark national infrastructure programme in Lisbon - a multibillion‑euro, multi‑modal transport investment that will shape the city for generations. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Promoting Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff. 
• Possessing technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. 
• Promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.  
• Ensuring robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed in line with service excellence.  
• Managing delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. 
• Managing tasks and associated deliverables in support of the Associate Director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.  
• Managing project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations. 
• Supporting the long-term development of your function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. 
• Committing to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.  
• Managing design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.  
• Directing and managing the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).  
• Actively networking, innovating, and seeking understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. 

 You’ll need to have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.  
• Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the Infrastructure/Aviation sector. 
• Commercial and financial acumen.  
• Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.  
• Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders.  
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

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.

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