Administration Manager

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• 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.

Responsible for leading small to medium sized projects to deliver the agreed outcomes and deliverables within time, cost and quality requirements Guides and coordinates with all relevant parties to understand and deliver project objectives and KPIs, providing day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team

You’ll be responsible for:

• Determines project management, technical services and external resources required for project/s.
• Delivers project objectives in line with the project execution plan, leads and supervises the project team/s and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitors and actively engages in health, safety and wellbeing aspects of the project at all stages.
• Prepares and modifies where necessary project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s.
• Oversees project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• Collaborates with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored.
• Leads relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis where required and site walks and ensures these are suitably recorded.
• Partners with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management.
• Effectively coordinates and communicates with all project parties/stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and ensures suitable standards and records are recorded and maintained.
• Documents and takes ownership of project changes as and when necessary, tracking project changes.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll also have:

• Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific industry/sector/market of project/role.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
• Sound technical expertise in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) rules and specific sector/market regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• Knowledge of relevant industry/sector/markets and an understanding of required specialism/s.
• Substantial previous work experience in project management (or equivalent).
• MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS (or working towards) or local equivalent.
• Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.
• Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent.
• Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium sized projects.
• Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills.
• Developed budgetary oversight expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
• Display strong communication and negotiation skills to support the client/customer focus.
• Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes.

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 organization We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role Apply now for a confidential discussion #LI-Hybrid