Senior Project Manager – Construction

About the Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects to deliver agreed outcomes on time, within budget and quality standards.
• Coordinating stakeholders to achieve KPIs, manage risks and change, and provide day-to-day leadership.
• Ensuring fee expectations are met while driving excellence, accountability, and sustainable impact aligned with Mace’s values and client ambitions.

About the Role

The Sizewell C Project requires Project Managers to drive the delivery of engineering work by the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) and the engineering, procurement and manufacturing of key contracts. The first objective of the role is to sufficiently advance the engineering and secure the supply chain to de-risk the SZC Final Investment Decision (FID), through the maximum possible replication of the HPC detailed design.

You'll Be Responsible For

Take a global overview of the nuclear power plant Systems, Structures and Components (SSCs) within their programme, with a view to maximise replication from HPC and prepare for key contracts to be awarded. Be responsible for the timely delivery of engineering studies by the RD or by key contractors and for ensuring they meet the needs of the SZC project.

• Prepare with the multidisciplinary team specific post-FID contracts
• Drive the implementation of SZC site-specific design changes into the design deliverables in their programme
• Manage internal and external interfaces
• Manage early engagement with stakeholders
• Ensure lessons-learnt and knowledge-capture are practiced
• Develop and implement strategies and plans in line with the overall programme execution plan (PEP)
• Define the work scope to be delivered within the contract or package of work
• Drive the delivery of the contract or package activities
• Ensure that contract or package contractual requirements are fulfilled
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to prepare manufacturing and construction contracts

You'll Need To Have

• Degree and Chartered status in Project management, Construction, Civil engineering, or other relevant discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Project Management
• English at CEFR Level B2 or above (if English is second language)
• Demonstrated experience of managing major projects
• Background in mechanical, electrical, process, systems or civil engineering for large industrial plants

About Company

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

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 within the role.