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Descripción del puesto:

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 our strategy site.
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.
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:
* You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
* You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
* You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
* You will ensure quality systems are suitably managed in line with service excellence.
* You will deliver and manage project plans 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.
* You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of senior project managers and other leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.
* Build effective relationships, (internally & externally) to balance the requirements of the client, TfL and the industry as a whole. Champion the interests of clients, customers and stakeholders.
* Review and interrogate client remits to confirm their viability. Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish a scope which optimises client requirements, value for money, network availability and capacity for future development and whole life cost.
* Be responsible for the conversion of the client remit into an agreed project requirements specification. Be accountable for the development of the initial project plan and budget; working with the project manager to specify how the project is going to be delivered, expected milestones and associated timescales, resource requirements, risks & issues and funding needs/sources.
* Produce business cases and investment papers for projects.
* Lead the process of quantifying risk associated with the project. Devise mitigating actions and periodically review recovery progress.
* Interrogate and challenge plans to assess the deliverability of agreed scope within stated timescales and cost parameters, presenting any required scope changes to the client for approval.
* Hold the project manager accountable for programme delivery to cost, time and scope parameters. Hold periodic reviews to understand and challenge delivery progress against the client remit. Communicate progress status against defined milestones and expectations to stakeholders putting contingency measures in place if required.
* Negotiate with customers and stakeholders on the project's commercial and contractual terms in accordance with relevant corporate policy and strategy. Act as the focal point for negotiations and resolution of external scheme interface requirements, including any parliamentary or statutory processes.
* Comply with the requirements of investment regulations and other corporate governance. Adhere to corporate processes, including those related to safety, finance, legal and corporate affairs.
* Facilitate the discharge of the duties assigned by the client as detailed within the Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations for the programme of projects allocated to you.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
* You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
* You will support the long-term development of your 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 manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
* You will manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
* You will actively network and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of (COMPANY NAME), the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
You'll need to have:
* Qualified to degree level or equivalent.
* Experience of dealing with client portfolios and liaising with people at all levels.
* Ability to articulate complex business problems into manageable work packages and produce synthesised logical solutions.
* Proven ability to write coherently, conveying report / investment information in a concise manner.
* Commercially astute, persuasive, and customer focused.
* Proven influencing and negotiating skills.
* Experience of leading a successful team.
You'll also have:
* Experience in management roles in a commercial environment.
* Experience in negotiating contracts to finalisation and ability to demonstrate commercial success.
* Surface transport experience.
* Local Borough interface experience.
* Traffic signals (and associated infrastructure), bus stops, and bus shelters experience.
* Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
* Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
* Commercial and financial acumen.
* Experience of working on projects within large, diverse teams.
* Experience of developing and forming relationships with other stakeholders within projects.
* Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
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.
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