Associate Director - Project Controls in London

You will be a leading 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.

You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.

You will be responsible for best-in-class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.

You will be a recognised expert in PMO and project controls, with a strong internal and external network (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders).

Accountable for the PMO and project controls Services performance on assigned commission/s.

Creates/designs effective PMO and project controls framework/strategy/s.

Manages and directs clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all PMO and project controls management matters. 

Is a trusted advisor to and builds strong professional relationships with client organisations.

Acts as the PMO and project controls subject matter expert on assigned project/s/programme/portfolio/s. 

Leads and directs the project team in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting to achieve key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues.

Leads and directs periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.

Leads and directs the developing and managing the baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and the subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring including the delivery of quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).

Ensures all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.

Provides line management to more junior PMO and project controls resources and other project/programme staff as required.

Utilises expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of the PMO and project control team. 

Innovates and aligns with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence.

Leads the delivery of a high performing PMO and project control team on the assigned commission.

Supports the Hub PMO and project control director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission. 

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.

You will lead and direct 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 directly influence 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. 

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 use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.

BPSS is a mandatory requirement for the role.

The role is hybrid, and you will be required to attend the Mace offices on a regular basis and site visits occasionally.

Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.

Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes.

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.

Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.