Senior Project Manager - University sector

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

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.

Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking business who encourage entrepreneurial spirit within the workplace. If you have a passion for delivering excellent client service, then you will feel at home with Mace.

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
  
  

To oversee the project design, procurement and construction phases through to handover and occupation including managing a number of separate work streams and their combined interfaces. Undertaking contract administration role issuing instructions, on behalf of the client, to the professional team and contractor in accordance with the terms of their appointment or the building contract. In addition, there will be extensive communication required to multiple stakeholders both internal and external.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Overseeing project reporting and recording procedures with the client and the professional team and contractor.
• Managing and ensuring integration of multiple workstreams including surveys, planning, built environment, monitoring, decant and enabling projects.
• Monitoring the performance of the professional team and the contractor and reporting to the client.
• Liaising with the professional team and preparing regular/monthly quality, cost and programme reports.
• Leading on technical negotiations with contractor and consultants.
• Advising the client of any decisions required and obtain authorisation.
• Providing strategic thinking and forward planning to the project across all workstreams.
• Setting up and chair regular professional team, stakeholder, client and site progress meetings and report on weekly project and commercial progress.
• Managing and developing the team to ensure aims are met and staff are supported and motivated.
• Assessing resources available on a regular basis and bring in additional support/specialist expertise.
• Managing, monitoring and coordinating all key aspects of the project, including but not limited to, cost, value, risk, logistics, neighbour relations, statutory consents, safety, quality, M&E, design, stakeholder engagement and environment.
• Establishing and monitoring appropriate project operating procedures and systems, specifically ensuring the quality management plan is being followed and adhered to.
• Ensuring close out and practical completion schedules are completed and issued.
• Implementing where applicable Soft-Landing process from inception to after care
• Preparing detailed project plan and providing financial reports on time (forecasts, budgets, income, fees etc.).
• Establishing and monitoring sustainability goals and reporting internally and externally.
• Working internally with quality managers and finance team.
• Reviewing and highlighting resourcing needs to project director.
• Promoting mace services to existing clients, seek opportunity to diversify mace offer across project management and practices groups.
• Opportunity to provide line management support
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Experience of knowledge of the education sector however if you have worked on any public sector projects, we think it is great transferable experience!
• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline and a member of a professional body institute such as RICS, CIOB or APM.
• Experience in contract administration and using various forms of contract.
• Experience in managing complex projects and thrive on delivering positive outcomes.
• Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and work well as part of a team.
• Experience in delivering projects in a consultancy environment, keen to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.
  
  

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.