Senior Project Manager; Stadium

Overview

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.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of world-class assets supporting major sporting events, including the development of multiple stadiums. Mace is at the forefront of this landmark program with a highly motivated client organisation and seeks results-driven professionals to join our exceptional teams, driving excellence at every stage of these high-profile projects.

• Define and arrange project management, technical services, and external resources to meet client objectives.
• Lead collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Demonstrate Safety First principles and embed Mace’s HSW framework throughout the project.
• Procure and manage design teams, consultants, and stakeholders, ensuring scope, fees, and variations are controlled.
• Oversee project delivery from inception to completion, managing programme, milestones, and budgets.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, risk management strategies, and quality systems aligned with Service Excellence.
• Drive business priorities including digital innovation and responsible practices.
• Champion sustainability and net zero carbon goals across all project phases.

• Degree qualification in the relevant subject essential.
• 15+ years’ postgraduate professional experience is essential.
• Stadium, Events or Sports venue experience is an advantage.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.

Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

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.