Lead, Engineering, Program ​/ Project Manager

Overview

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise
• Integrity – Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity – For our people to excel

• Leads application of specific planning/scheduling methods, techniques and tools
• Good working knowledge of planning/scheduling, Earned Value Management (EVM), project controls methodologies
• Communicate effectively with the client, project team and stakeholders.
• Influence on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively.
• Leads and manages a team of professionals delivering planning/schedule management services and responsible for team/individual development.
• Influences client to accept proposals and recommendations
• Undertakes task/s required to fulfil the requirements of the project/assignment.
• 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.

• Significant experience in planning and scheduling across complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong expertise in planning techniques, project controls methodologies, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Proven ability to lead the application of scheduling tools, methods, and best practices
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence clients and senior project teams
• Ability to analyse complex requirements and provide effective recommendations and corrective actions
• Experience leading and developing planning/scheduling teams, ensuring high performance and capability growth
• Degree in construction, engineering, project management, or related discipline (or equivalent), with relevant professional accreditation or working towards it (e.g. APM, PMI, CIOB)

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.