Assistant Project Controls Manager

Derby, England, United Kingdom

1/21/2025

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 of every project.

Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
  
  

Client Focus - Deliver On Our Promise

• You will create and design effective implementations of PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions.
• You will support best in class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace
• You will be developing your expertise in PMO and project controls, with a growing internal and external network (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders)
• Supports administration of PMO and project controls process on a project operating under supervision and mentorship of more senior PMO, project controls or project/programme Management professionals assigned to commission.
• Assists with the preparation of monthly reports as required.
• Contributes to the facilitation and delivery of performance reporting and reviews.
• Assists in the development PMO and project controls methodologies such as EVM.
• Contributes to the delivery of all PMO and planning disciplines (such as risk management and planning)
• Supports to ensure that all PMO and project controls activity is aligned to Mace control centre.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
  
  

Integrity - Always Do The Right Thing

• You will manage project teams in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
• You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit 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.
  
  

Create Opportunity - For Our People To Excel

• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek 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 will support the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products e.g. MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to be part of a high performing team.
• Articulate and has potential to assimilate information quickly.
• Attention to detail.
• General interest in construction/consultancy sector.
• General interest in PMO and project controls disciplines including reporting and performance management.
• Basic awareness/understanding of basic risk principles, processes and techniques.
• An interest in data analytics.
• General awareness/understanding of construction / consultancy sector.
• Seeks to continuously improve.
• Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) (or equivalent).
• APM planning and project controls Foundation.
  
  

You’ll Also Have

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
  
  

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.