Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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.

The project: Our client is the utilities provider in the South-East geographic area. Their purpose is to deliver services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner and create sustainable long-term value for all.

As Associate Project Director, you will drive collaborative delivery of water and recycling projects across the AMP8 programme, overseeing governance, risk, cost and change control. You will manage allocated reservoir assets to meet safety, schedule, budget and regulatory milestones, supporting DCO approvals and future procurement for major reservoir infrastructure under nationally significant programmes.

You’ll be responsible for managing safe, high-quality and compliant project delivery while championing wellbeing and an inclusive culture. You will oversee end-to-end programme management, ensuring alignment with client vision and key milestones. Managing budgets responsibly, you will drive ethical, sustainable outcomes and shape long-term strategic direction.

Developing and empowering teams, you will foster collaboration, innovation and best-practice excellence across stakeholders. You will manage end-to-end project delivery to ensure timeframes, budgets and stakeholder expectations are met. Driving collaboration across client, consultant and contractor teams, you will manage senior stakeholders and project governance.

Providing strategic expertise, continuous improvement and leadership to teams, you will align delivery with Mace’s strategic priorities.

Our values:
- Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
- Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
- Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
- Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

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.

Experience
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 Utility sector.
Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

About you
Committed to safety and wellbeing, with a passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable outcomes.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to empower and develop teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ethical, client-focused and integrity-driven.
Adaptable to a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Qualifications
Professional membership as noted above or equivalent experience demonstrating continuous professional development.