Project Advisor

Mace Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Manchester seeks a Project Manager to oversee rail infrastructure projects. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and a background in civil engineering. This role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and attention to sustainability in project execution.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience working on Civil Engineering and Rail infrastructure projects of £10mil+.
• Project Management experience required.
• Experience in contract administration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Determine project management and external resources required.
• Deliver project objectives as per the Project Execution Plan.
• Oversee project timeframes and budgets.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualifications in project management and/or construction-related discipline

Tools

NEC suite of contracts

Job description

Overview

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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 in every project.

The project

Our Transportation team is growing in Northern Ireland and we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Rail team on a full-time permanent contract. As Project Manager you will represent Mace whilst interfacing with our key clients. You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.

You will be required to work in the office 3 days per week with ad-hoc travel to sites in and around Belfast.

Our values

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for

• Determines project management, technical services and external resources required for project/s.
• Delivers project objectives in line with the Project Execution Plan, leads and supervises the project team/s and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitors and actively engages in Health, Safety and Wellbeing aspects of the project at all stages.
• Prepares and modifies where necessary project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s.
• Oversees project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• Collaborates with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored.
• Leads relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis where required and site walks and ensures these are suitably recorded.
• Partners with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management.
• Effectively coordinates and communicates with all project parties/stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and ensures suitable standards and records are recorded and maintained.
• Documents and takes ownership of project changes as and when necessary, tracking project changes.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have

• 3+ years’ experience working on Civil Engineering and Rail infrastructure projects of £10mil+
• Project Management experience
• Experience in contract administration
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience on capital infrastructure projects utilising the NEC suite of contracts.
• Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively in a team.
• 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 local equivalent).

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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