Associate Director - Project Controls
About The Position
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. Managing the delivery of comprehensive PMO and Project Controls services across commissions, providing strategic leadership, implementation support and line management. Guides multidisciplinary teams within the PMO and planning centre of excellence, collaborating with wider hubs, international teams and centres of excellence to ensure consistent, high‑quality project performance. You’ll be responsible for: Managing key assignments, drive best‑in-class service, and strengthen strategic client and industry relationships. Directing PMO and Project Controls functions, influencing long‑term business strategy and upholding Mace values. Developing, mentoring and mobilising teams, fostering innovation, knowledge sharing and talent growth across the organisation. Directing PMO and Project Controls performance, setting effective frameworks and ensuring full compliance with client and Mace standards. Acting as a trusted advisor, directing teams and stakeholders across all controls, governance and reporting activities. Managing baselines, performance, change, risk and quantitative analysis to achieve programme objectives. Developing and mentoring teams, supporting recruitment, capability growth and best-practice delivery while contributing to net‑zero commitments.
Requirements
- Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent development.
- Extensive project and programme delivery experience in relevant sectors.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven leadership of diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
- Deep property or infrastructure expertise with awareness of carbon and sustainability impacts.
Responsibilities
- Managing key assignments, drive best‑in-class service, and strengthen strategic client and industry relationships.
- Directing PMO and Project Controls functions, influencing long‑term business strategy and upholding Mace values.
- Developing, mentoring and mobilising teams, fostering innovation, knowledge sharing and talent growth across the organisation.
- Directing PMO and Project Controls performance, setting effective frameworks and ensuring full compliance with client and Mace standards.
- Acting as a trusted advisor, directing teams and stakeholders across all controls, governance and reporting activities.
- Managing baselines, performance, change, risk and quantitative analysis to achieve programme objectives.
- Developing and mentoring teams, supporting recruitment, capability growth and best-practice delivery while contributing to net‑zero commitments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
