Senior Project Manager

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.
• The project:
• Mace is supporting the delivery of a large‑scale, next‑generation digital infrastructure programme in the region, working alongside a leading developer in the data centre sector.
• The project brings together complex design coordination, fast‑paced delivery and rigorous governance to meet the demands of a mission‑critical environment.
• Our team is applying global best practice in programme, project and commercial management to help shape resilient, future‑ready infrastructure at scale.
• Mace is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to be seconded into a client organisation, providing leadership across the delivery of complex capital projects within a fast paced and highly governed environment.
• The role will act as an extension of the client team, taking day to day responsibility for managing projects through all stages of the lifecycle, while upholding Mace standards, values, and best practice in project delivery.
• This position requires a confident, commercially astute professional who can operate with autonomy, influence multiple stakeholders and maintain momentum across design, procurement, and construction phases.
• You’ll be responsible for:
• Manages projects from early design to handover, ensuring alignment with scope, budget and programme objectives.
• Coordinates consultants, contractors and stakeholders to deliver integrated, high‑quality outcomes.
• Monitors cost, schedule and risk, maintaining accurate reporting, forecasting and change control.
• Supports procurement, tendering, contract administration and governance processes.
• Builds strong relationships across internal teams, consultants, contractors and authorities.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, quality and project governance requirements.
• Leads audits, assurance reviews, lessons learned and continuous improvement activities.
• Represents Mace professionally, providing clear updates to senior stakeholders and promoting collaborative, values‑led delivery.
• You’ll need to have:
• Degree qualified with preferred professional accreditation (PMP, MRICS, MAPM).
• Proven Senior Project Manager with strong design, procurement, construction and handover expertise.
• Experienced in client side/PMC environments and embedded roles.
• Skilled stakeholder manager across complex interfaces.
• Our values
• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: 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.
• Even if you feel you do not fulfill 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.
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