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Sector: Construction and Building Services
Role: Associate
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in January subject to approval. 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.
The project: Our client is a global bank with corporate real estate (CRE) operations in more than 60 countries. Their ambition for the CRE function is to be trusted advisers to their global businesses and functions, helping them to balance service, cost, and risk. Mace is one of the strategic industry partners with a specific remit for an independent project management office (IPMO). The IPMO responsibilities will include: driving the client CRE strategy, assurance delivery & compliance, performance management, planning & capital management, commercial management, design & engineering standards, and implementation of a suite of digital tools.
This role is embedded within the client organization requiring attendance in the office 3 days per week. The location of the role is London.
Our values: Safety first - Going home safe and well: Advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.Client focus - Deliver on our promise: Create and design effective implementation of PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions.Integrity - Always do the right thing: Manage project teams in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.Create opportunity - For our people to excel: Mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.You'll need to have: Experience of effective PMO and project controls on complex construction projectsExperience of setting up effective PMO and project controls services/audit and assurance frameworks/strategiesComprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive)Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcomeGood understanding of construction projects and interfaces within the project lifecycle and management consultancy.Deep domain knowledge of providing PMO and project controls leadership in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals) as well as in financial services.Ability to influence and persuade senior management towards a desired course of action.Strong attention to detail and ability to 'deep dive' into topics.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships.You'll also have: Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the consult sector.Strong commercial and financial acumen.Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.Educated to degree level (or equivalent).Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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