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. In the energy sector, the UK will need to invest up to £900 billion of capital expenditure to enable a net zero economy by 2050. This role is at the forefront of delivering complex projects and programmes focused on low-carbon technologies and infrastructure, increasing capacity on the electricity network and connecting new generation and storage into the grid.

Working closely with client and contractor teams, you will manage and drive project controls activities on major projects and programmes. Responsibilities include setting up project controls functions, delivering day-to-day services, and continuously improving existing operations to enhance productivity and performance across the portfolio.

You will direct planning delivery, providing strategic direction aligned to sector, hub and organisational objectives. Supporting commercial governance, negotiations and long-term strategy while upholding Mace values and responsible outcomes is essential. You will enable high-performing, inclusive teams through collaboration, knowledge sharing and strong stakeholder relationships.

Key duties include developing and integrating robust programmes that reflect logistics, site constraints and sustainable delivery; coordinating teams, interfaces and reporting; tracking productivity, progress and contractual obligations; embedding health, safety and net zero outcomes within programme planning and execution; engaging clients and stakeholders; managing work plans, deadlines and project requirements; owning all aspects of the planning process including integrated programmes, critical paths, client programmes and analysis and acceptance of contractor programmes.

You will ensure cost loading of programmes to the appropriate level of cost and progress capture, analyse contractor programmes and provide feedback to project management including run rates, schedule risks and mitigation measures/opportunities, and manage all aspects of contractual management for programme related events.

Experience
Degree qualified with seven years’ relevant experience in linear infrastructure delivery. Experience in managing project controls activities on major projects and programmes within the energy or infrastructure sectors.

About you
Working towards a professional qualification (e.g. CIOB, APM, PMI) or holding other relevant qualifications specific to local requirements. Professional membership or equivalent development is expected. You demonstrate strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams. You are committed to upholding safety, client focus, integrity and continuous improvement values.

Qualifications
Degree qualification in a relevant discipline. Working towards or holding professional qualifications such as CIOB, APM, PMI or equivalent.