Location
Warrington, Cheshire (based at client’s office 3 days per week)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition by creating responsible places that bring transformative impact to people, communities, and societies globally. Within our consult business, we combine leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

This role is embedded within a major UK water company client, responsible for delivering water and wastewater services across England in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner. You will plan and lead the successful delivery of a programme of works managed by an ‘Area delivery team’ comprising the client’s partners and contractors, ensuring alignment with corporate values and requirements including health and safety strategy, target operating model, and regulatory, customer, and resilience outcomes.

You will act as the interface between the area delivery team and the business at a senior level, managing internal and external stakeholders to ensure the capital programme is delivered successfully and in line with business strategy.

Our values shape how we consult and define the people we want to join us: Safety first - Going home safe and well; Client focus - Deliver on our promise; Integrity - Always do the right thing; Create opportunity - For our people to excel.

Experience
Technical professional with risk management experience.
General understanding of all aspects of cost management and promotion of value for money.
Knowledge of Mace way (control centre) processes and recommended tools.
Working knowledge of current methodologies and tools related to managing projects.
Experience leading negotiations with third parties as a cost management specialist.
Proven ability to respond effectively and sensitively to client and stakeholder requests.
Excellent attention to detail with ability to validate and check data and reports, providing basic commentary and analysis.

About you
Ability to design and develop risk management reports in core risk management tools to an intermediate level.
Experience managing others including delegating, coordinating, appraising, coaching, and mentoring less experienced employees.
Strong persuasion and influencing skills with clients, consultants, suppliers, and colleagues.
Ability to work collaboratively to create and deliver persuasive presentations.
Problem-solving skills to tackle issues without obvious solutions.
Professional representation of Mace at all times.
Relevant CSCS card.

Qualifications
Exposure to project risk management methodologies and delivery.
Successful interaction with a range of key stakeholders including clients and wider teams.
Progressing towards professional qualification (e.g. APM, MSP, PPC) in addition to mandatory training courses.

Mace is an inclusive employer welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications even if you do not meet all criteria as you may be suitable for this or other roles. Flexible working options including part-time, hybrid, and flexible arrangements may be considered where appropriate.