Location
Manchester

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 Group Wide Energy Programme (GWEP) is an opportunity to deliver the energy required to power the NDA Mission at reduced cost and make a significant contribution to meeting the Carbon Net Zero 2050 legal imperative. GWEP will also insulate the NDA Group from energy market volatility, as recently experienced due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

GWEP will utilise NDA Group land to deliver a sustainable energy supply which will reduce our scope 1 and 2 CO2 equivalent emissions (approximately 33% of the NDA Group's c.1 million tonnes of CO2e) whilst enabling socio-economic benefits for our stakeholder communities through the creation of clean energy technology hubs.

There is a need to deliver new renewable generation capability across the NDA Group to reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2e, whilst remaining alert to the resource and time constraints required to deliver this demanding programme. Additionally, there are interim CO2 reduction targets for 2030 set by HM Government which NDA are required to support.

To maximise the realisation of benefits, the NDA will undertake an extensive technical and commercial optioneering and down-selection exercise to determine the most appropriate solutions for each site and the NDA as a whole. This commercial evaluation requires additional expertise beyond the current team members.

In this role, you will support the GWEP Programme Director and WS3 Programme Manager to plan market engagement and evaluate the differing contracting and commercial structures that may be used by GWEP to meet the strategic objectives of the programme. The volume of work necessitates additional short-term resource (up to 3 months).

You will be responsible for leading projects to deliver agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality requirements. You will guide and coordinate with all relevant parties to understand and deliver project objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing day-to-day management and leadership of the project and project team. You will deliver internal fee expectations (where appropriate) together with appropriate risk mitigation and change management.

Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering project plans from inception to completion
- Managing budgets, risks, and quality systems diligently
- Managing teams and stakeholders to achieve KPIs
- Ensuring compliance with Mace Way and governance standards
- Driving sustainability, digital innovation, and net zero goals
- Overseeing procurement and contract administration
- Promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

Experience
Proven project management experience with a technical qualification.
Strong communication, planning, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Knowledge of HSE regulations and sector-specific standards.

About you
Demonstrates leadership and the ability to manage complex projects within time, cost, and quality constraints.
Committed to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and stakeholders.
Flexible and adaptable to meet the demands of a fast-paced, evolving programme.

Qualifications
Professional membership preferred (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE).
Relevant technical qualifications in project management or related disciplines.