Senior Project Manager at Mace in Peterborough, England, GB

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in September subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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.

To lead the successful delivery of Cambridge WRC Upgrade project.

The scope covers developing the outline design, securing funding, supporting stakeholder engagement and undertaking the management of the upgrade for the Water Recycling Centre, including Project Management of associated consultants and contractors, linked to obligations for improvement and completion by the end of the current AMP8 investment period and beyond.

Reporting to the Programme Director, the individual will be comfortable managing change and ensuring the delivery safely on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while managing multi‑disciplinary teams, key stakeholders and interfaces and managing a D&B NEC Contractor.

Strong understanding of infrastructure delivery within a regulated water business will be beneficial and be able to operate within a high performing team, with a strong culture for doing the right thing is essential for this role.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing a team of incumbent designers across AWS stage gated process to deliver outline design.
• Managing and delivering successful ECI phase with new Major Project Framework EPC Contractor.
• Cost and budget linking into Cambridge Upgrades reporting processes.
• Comfortable operating in a fast paced, agile delivery environment with good understanding of governance.

You’ll need to have:

• Project management qualification.
• NEC ECC Project Manager Accreditation (preferred).
• Health, safety and wellbeing related qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH desirable)
• Takes ownership of project management and delivery.
• Places safety at the heart of delivery.
• NEC and CDM familiarity.
• Experience of delivery in wastewater environment (preferred)
• Experience managing ECP contracts in a regulated, infrastructure environment.
• One team approach.

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.

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

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