Senior Project Manager

Overview

Job Description 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 This portfolio comprises projects either directly managed by the client team or delivered by leading third-party developers under the client’s leadership. It includes a diverse range of projects, spanning new construction, master planning schemes, and executive fit-out works.

Mace is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Construction) to be seconded into a client office, leading the construction delivery of a flagship commercial & residential asset. The role will act as a client-side delivery lead, ensuring safe, high-quality, and compliant construction outcomes in line with governance frameworks, programme objectives and stakeholder expectations.

• Lead construction delivery in line with the project execution plan, construction methodologies, KPIs and governance frameworks.
• Manage main contractors, supervision consultants, and specialist subcontractors, ensuring compliance with scope, quality, safety and programme requirements.
• Drive proactive site safety leadership, construction risk mitigation, change control, and issue resolution.
• Oversee construction reporting, progress monitoring, quality inspections and handover planning, ensuring readiness for occupation and asset operation.
• Promote Mace best practice, including the effective use of digital construction tools and sustainable site practices.
• Embed Mace’s safety-first culture, ensuring HSW compliance across all construction activities while promoting well-being, inclusion, and accountable leadership.
• Lead construction phase project management from mobilization through completion, handover, and closeout, ensuring safe, high-quality, and timely delivery.
• Lead and coordinate client, consultant, contractor, and stakeholder teams, driving collaboration, consistency, and performance on site.

• Proven experience delivering the construction phase through to completion and handover on commercial and residential projects.
• Relevant professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent) or a demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• A strong track record delivering commercial office buildings and residential assets, ideally within client side, PMC or secondment environments.
• Robust construction management expertise, supported by strong commercial, contractual and financial acumen.
• Experience leading construction within large, multidisciplinary and multi contractor teams.

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and 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 fulfill 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.