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Associate Project Director

Mace

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About 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.

Overseeing project and programme delivery for external clients, conducting analysis and reviews to drive effective planning and continuous improvement. Manages day‑to‑day objectives and KPIs, providing leadership across teams. Accountable for internal and external outcomes on appointments typically valued between £2.5m and £6m in Mace fee.

You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Directing safe, inclusive and compliant delivery, championing safety first and wellbeing across all project environments.
  • Directing end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and client expectations.
  • Upholding ethical, financially responsible operations while shaping long‑term business strategy and sustainable outcomes.
  • Developing high‑performing teams, fostering innovation, collaboration and best‑practice engagement with senior stakeholders.
  • Overseeing end‑to‑end project delivery, managing timeframes, budgets and stakeholder expectations while ensuring Safety First standards.
  • Managing client and consultant teams, driving collaboration, effective governance and high‑quality delivery.
  • Optimising performance through best practice, innovation and alignment with C2P, digital and sustainability goals.
  • Managing senior stakeholders, support wider business activities and develop high‑performing teams.

You’ll Need To Have

  • Professional membership with RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent.
  • Extensive project and programme delivery experience in the relevant sector.
  • Strong commercial, financial and senior‑stakeholder management capability.
  • Deep project management expertise, with understanding of carbon and sustainability impacts.

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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