Associate Project Director

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:

A residential and mixed-use development, consisting of multiple mid-rise buildings.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leads end-to-end project delivery for external clients, from inception to post-completion.
• Oversees project timelines and budgets, proactively managing risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensures stakeholder alignment and communicates strategies across client, consultant, and contractor teams.
• Integrates design and authority programmes with procurement and delivery schedules.
• Champions Mace’s “Safety First” culture, promoting wellbeing and sharing safety lessons.
• Provides expert guidance to support broader Mace project success.
• Manages client, consultant, and stakeholder relationships to ensure collaborative project execution.
• Drives timely project delivery across all phases, aligned with milestones and sequencing plans.
• Supports business functions such as reporting, bidding, development, resourcing, and commercial strategy.
• Aligns project delivery with Mace’s strategic pillars: digital, sustainability, service excellence, and quality.
• Engages and negotiates with senior stakeholders, leveraging internal knowledge hubs and best practices.
• Leads teams and contributes to net zero carbon goals through proactive emissions management.

You’ll need to have:

• MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE (or local equivalent).
• Experience in the successful delivery of large mixed-use development projects.
• Demonstrable evidence of deep project management expertise.
• 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 (or equivalent local safety certification).

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, 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 fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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