Project Manager - Consultancy (Water)

Project Manager - Consultancy (Water) 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 site.The project:The project manager will directly report to the client’s programme manager/regional lead.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.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 wellClient focus - Deliver on our promiseIntegrity - Always do the right thingCreate opportunity - for our people to excelYou’ll be responsible for:Managing the delivery of identified capital, infrastructure or water network management (WNM) projects with the focus on budget, schedule and quality output.Managing directly, and in certain circumstances liaise with others in the management of and engagement with a set of internal and external stakeholders, including technical services providers, internal and external project managers (including local authority project managers), asset management, asset operations, HSQE and all departments, to ensure project timescales are met.Procuring (where appropriate), managing and directing a diverse range of consultant expertise across a multi-disciplinary set of skills.Overseeing the management of construction project design, estimation and project planning including all relevant statutory processes, procurement management and maintenance forecasting, working closely with all departments (e.g. asset management, HSQE, communications, customer operations and asset operations departments).Managing the project control, including resourcing and service delivery requirements, ensuring consultant supervision were relevant and approving all payment certificates.Managing the production and approval of project delivery plans, contractor plans, cash flow projections and earned value analysis.Managing the day-to-day construction service providers for capital projects, including conformance and compliance.Supervising the project close-out activities, including commissioning and handover to operations and maintenance.Performing any other duties delegated by the senior project manager or client’s programme management team. You’ll need to have: Degree qualification preferably in engineering or related project management discipline. Experience in managing large or multiple infrastructures, capital projects or programmes (ideally in the water utility).Experience in project management ideally in the water utility within a construction or consultancy background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.Capability of mobilising and managing the supply chain, including design, planning and construction services.Strong knowledge and experience in project/programme management, contract management (i.e. through the use of major contract forms e.g. NEC3, FIDIC or similar), strategic planning, methodologies and construction delivery best practice.Familiarity with using project, programme and financial management tools such as Oracle and Primavera P6 or similar. Background in managing a varied team, commercial contract management and conflict resolution skills. You’ll also have: Proven track record of dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to all stakeholders. Proven ability to successfully implement and execute programmes and drive high performance. Interest in the industry and staying up to date with professional trends.Excellent written communication skills, clear and concise.Strong business acumen with a financial perspective at the forefront. 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 below, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.