Project Director

Roles and responsibilities

• You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• 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

• You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
• You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes.
  

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Being responsible for acting as project director for an established programme.
• Managing the account management and client reporting.
• Planning, managing, and monitoring the project, reporting any areas of concern in a timely manner, and you will recommend ways to resolve any issues as they arise and take ownership of them.
• Complying with Mace processes and procedures and delivering our services in line with Mace core values.
• Managing and be accountable for the delivery of the programme and projects.
• Owning and providing all client liaison and reporting, supported by the wider team of consultants.
• Being fully aware of the project objectives in line with the project execution plan, managing and supervising the relevant project team/parties to achieve these objections.
• Managing and directing multiple contractors and consultants engaged on high-profile projects at various stages of work.
• Being actively engaged in health, safety, and well-being.
• Participating in planning and monitoring the progress of the programme and suite of contracts.
• Managing and owning stakeholder communication and management.
• Ensuring project budgets are complied with.
• Ensuring quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored.
• Managing relevant meetings and site walks and ensuring these are suitably recorded.
• Being actively involved in risk management.
• Ensuring contract administration is up to date and coordinated across multiple programmes of work.
• Creating and managing multiple procurement activities for a varied range of building works.
• Communicating with all project parties/stakeholders and ensuring suitable records are maintained.
• Working collaboratively and always in an inclusive manner.
• Overseeing HSE rules and regulations and ensuring a proactive approach.
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Recognised degree in Architecture/ Interior Design/ Project Management.
• Registered professional or chartered license.
• Extensive professional experience, including experience in workplace/office HQ fit-out projects in a senior role.
  

You’ll Need Also

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the construction sector.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Desired candidate profile

• Leadership and Management: Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate large teams and oversee all aspects of a project.
• Project Management Expertise: Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMP, Agile, Prince2) to deliver projects efficiently and effectively.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial management to ensure that projects are completed within budget.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to manage client relationships, report to senior management, and coordinate among diverse teams.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues quickly and find practical solutions to keep the project on track.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation abilities to resolve conflicts, manage stakeholder expectations, and handle vendor or subcontractor issues.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and make decisions that support long-term organizational goals.
• Risk Management: Skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure successful project completion.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the specific industry or sector in which the project is taking place (e.g., construction, IT, engineering, etc.).
• Time Management: The ability to prioritize tasks, allocate resources efficiently, and keep the project moving toward deadlines.