Project Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Project & Program Management

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.

Manages projects to achieve agreed outcomes on time, within budget and quality standards. Provides day-to-day leadership, aligning teams to deliver objectives and KPIs. Manages risks, change processes and internal fee targets, ensuring collaboration and excellence throughout project delivery.

Mace has a significant track record in the education sector, working with schools, colleges, local authorities, and central government to deliver "landmarks for learning" nationally with a strength of vision and concept that are sustainable, inherently flexible and able to change to meet future needs. Mace's is the leading consultant for the department for education (DfE) and is delivering projects across all their principal capital programmes, including the schools re-building programme (SRP), free schools, special educational needs and further education (colleges).

We are seeking lead technical advisors/project manager looking to further their careers and lead high performing multidisciplinary teams on a wide portfolio of work covering new build, refurbishment, remodelling and carbon reduction schemes. Mace's ability to provide the key multidisciplinary services of design, cost, information management, sustainability and health and safety in house means that clients benefit from an integrated end to end service with a single point of accountability.

These are client-facing roles involving developing the clients' strategy, initial design, contractor appointment and contract management. In addition to supporting our client's property objectives, our projects typically include BIM, off-site construction, soft landings, social value creation, and people and skills development. All projects typically require NZC in operation and sometimes in construction.

• Apply technical expertise in health and safety regulations.
• Foster inclusivity and team wellbeing.
• Ensure robust quality systems and service excellence.
• Manage project delivery from inception to completion.
• Manage budgets, risks, and mitigations.
• Coordinate design, consultants, and stakeholders collaboratively.
• Maintain accurate plans, records, and handover documentation.
• Drive innovation and best practice across teams.
• Uphold Mace values, supporting sustainable business outcomes.

• Proven project management experience with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Advanced communication, negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Relevant technical qualifications and knowledge of health, safety, and sector regulations.
• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent certification.

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

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.

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