Associate Project Director (Water - Main Works)

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: Our client is the utilities provider in the South-East geographic area. Their purpose is to deliver services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner and create sustainable long-term value for all.

Driving collaborative delivery of water and recycling projects across the AMP8 programme, overseeing governance, risk, cost and change control. Manages allocated reservoir assets to meet safety, schedule, budget and regulatory milestones, supporting DCO approvals and future procurement for major reservoir infrastructure under nationally significant programmes.

You'll be responsible for:

Managing safe, high‑quality and compliant project delivery, championing wellbeing and inclusive culture.

Overseeing end‑to‑end programme management, ensuring alignment with client vision and key milestones.

Managing budgets responsibly, driving ethical, sustainable outcomes and shaping long‑term strategic direction.

Developing and empower teams, fostering collaboration, innovation and best‑practice excellence across stakeholders.

Managing end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring timeframes, budgets and stakeholder expectations are met.

Driving collaboration across client, consultant and contractor teams, managing senior stakeholders and project governance.

Providing strategic expertise, continuous improvement and leadership to teams, aligning delivery with Mace's strategic priorities.

You'll need to have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the Utility sector.
• 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

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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