Associate Project Director – Ministry of Justice

Job title:

Associate Project Director – Ministry of Justice

Company

Mace Group

Job description

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 ourWithin our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.The project:This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team delivering a multi-billion long-term programme of works to increase national prison capacity for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).You’ll be a member of the senior leadership team across a national programme of works with focus on delivering projects using best practice and experience. The role will require leadership of multiple projects/a sub-programme and the associated teams across a range of delivery partner services which Mace provide to the MoJ. Project stages will vary from inception to post-completion.Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:Safety first – Going home safe and well:

• Advocate Mace’s value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned, and placing emphasis on the wider teams physical and mental wellbeing, acting where needed.
• You will possess technical expertise in relevant health and safety rules and regulations for both new build and refurbishment projects in the UK.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment.
• You will promote sustainable initiatives through your teams and project delivery through construction KPI’s.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise:

• You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• Oversee project timeframes and budgets, ensuring diligent management and proactively addressing any risks, challenges, and mitigations.
• Drive consistency in delivery approach across project teams working alongside the Project Management Office (PMO), upholding the use of established processes and governance procedures.
• Establish a strong understanding of our scope of services and support the team in making sure these are met in full to a high standard, integrating with the wider project and programme management centre of excellence (CoE) at Mace.
• Oversees project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• On behalf of external/third-party clients oversee the project management of the project/s on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion.
• Ensures the successful delivery of the project in line with all stakeholders’ expectations communicating strategies to the wider client/ consultant/contractor team.
• Promotes Mace’s value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace’s HSW framework. Supports the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
• Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to support the success of the broader Mace projects.
• Oversees management of the client and consultant team and all external/project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of the project in line with client expectations. Actively drives collaboration between all parties.
• Produces design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.
• Manages the timely delivery to programme from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• Manages the timely sequencing/methodology and production of staging plans.
• Performs two to five of the following non-projects related roles, such as business reporting, pipeline management, bidding, business development, resourcing, commercial strategy & maximising our commercial position, managing Mace contract, contract extensions, cross-selling, invoicing, debt collection and P&L responsibility and other as directed by the Senior Leadership Team.
• Aligns to strategy to place construction to production, digital and data, service excellence, quality, assurance and sustainability at the heart of our delivery.
• Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/initiatives).
• Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior external stakeholders.
• Actively networks and seeks understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub
• Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned.
• Manages a number of senior managers, managers and assistant managers.
• 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.

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships and actively drive collaboration between all parties, including the client, consultant team, and external/project stakeholders.
• You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity – For our people to excel:

• Utilise subject matter expertise and leadership skills to coach and develop team members, directly and indirectly managing their performance and career plans with support from the programme lead.
• Proactively identify opportunities for account growth to increase support to the MoJ through developing understanding of their strategic needs and Mace’s wider capabilities.
• Assist with the management of resource across your projects/sub-programme, proactively hiring to maintain retention of project knowledge, continuity of services to the MoJ and establishment of a high performing diverse team.

You’ll need to have:

• 7+ years previous work experience in project management (or equivalent).
• MAPM/MCIOB/MRICS/MICE or equivalent.
• Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction-related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.
• Appropriate construction skills certification scheme (CSCS) card.
• Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium, and large-sized projects.
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
• Proven understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, DfMA and MMC.
• Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills.
• Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes.
• Experience in delivering projects under NEC forms of contract.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in communicating, negotiating and collaborating with contractors and stakeholders.

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

Expected salary

Location

England

Job date

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:54:16 GMT

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