Location
Central 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. Hinkley Point C is helping to secure the UK's low-carbon energy future, delivering reliable, affordable electricity to millions of homes for generations to come. As part of this nationally significant programme, you'll join a world-class team driving innovation, collaboration and excellence across every stage of delivery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project of unprecedented scale and complexity, while developing your career in an environment where your expertise, leadership and ambition can make a lasting impact.

As Construction Delivery Manager, you will oversee the delivery of major construction packages, ensuring safety, quality, programme and budget targets are met. You will make informed operational decisions on sequencing and work closely with the delivery team to develop robust short, mid, and long‑term plans that drive coordinated, efficient and successful project execution.

Your responsibilities will include supporting senior construction leadership by planning short‑term works, coordinating trade contractors and ensuring safety, wellbeing and quality across allocated areas. You will manage lookahead planning, provide technical guidance and maintain strong relationships with clients, designers and delivery teams. Driving continuous improvement, digital adoption and responsible business priorities will be key, as well as collaborating across teams to meet programme goals and advance net‑zero ambitions.

You will manage exceptional safety, quality, sustainability and compliance standards, applying strong health and safety expertise. Building trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders, you will support construction leadership to translate project vision into deliverable plans. Ensuring ethical, compliant and financially responsible project delivery, you will contribute to long‑term business strategy. Additionally, you will develop teams, share best practice and provide technical guidance, fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture.

Mace values safety first, client focus, integrity and creating opportunity for people to excel. We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, delivering on our promises and always doing the right thing. We inspire continuous improvement and development throughout all activities.

Experience
- Proven experience and knowledge of construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation.
- Good understanding of the post holder’s obligations under CDM Regulations.
- Working knowledge in the delivery of construction projects.
- Ability to write informative, concise and meaningful reports.
- Experience motivating and energising contract partners by building a climate of trust and understanding and actively seeking alternative views and opinions.
- Ability to collaborate with other managers to effectively manage site operations.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.

About you
- Excellent organisation and communication skills.
- Results-focused mindset, using initiative and taking personal responsibility and accountability to deliver excellence, value and quality.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders.
- Commitment to safety, wellbeing, quality, sustainability and compliance standards.
- Inclusive and collaborative approach fostering a high-performing culture.

Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent vocational training and experience.
- SMSTS or IOSH qualification holder.