Associate Project Director - Utilities

Hybrid in London·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, London
Contract: Full-time
Experience: Senior level

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Significant experience delivering major infrastructure or complex construction projects.
Demonstrable experience planning and delivering major utility diversions and new utility connections.
Strong background in civil engineering, heavy civils, demolition or enabling works.
Proven experience in a senior client-side project leadership role.
Experience developing projects from early design through investment approval and delivery.
Strong knowledge of project governance, programme, cost, risk and change management.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors.
Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety.
Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
Relevant Project Management, Programme Management, Engineering or Construction qualification.
Demolition and enabling works experience.
Construction management experience.
Experience working in complex, regulated or safety-critical environments.
Knowledge of major project gateway and assurance processes.
Experience of security requirements associated with major infrastructure programmes.

The role

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.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Project Director to lead the development and delivery of complex infrastructure projects within a live operational environment.

This role will provide senior client-side leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are effectively defined, planned and governed through design, investment approval and into delivery.

What you'll do

Lead multidisciplinary project teams through design, development and delivery planning.
Lead the planning and delivery of major utility diversions and new utility connections.
Develop project scope, requirements, delivery strategies and programmes.
Manage project governance, investment approvals and gateway processes.
Maintain oversight of programme, cost, risk, change, quality and performance.
Lead and manage design consultants, contractors and delivery partners.
Work with commercial and procurement teams to develop effective procurement strategies.
Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including CDM Regulations.
Manage key project risks, dependencies and interfaces.
Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Lead stakeholder engagement, project meetings and governance reporting.
Drive value, challenge requirements and support effective decision-making.
Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams.

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 within the role.