Programme Project Controls Manager - Water

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 project: Our client is one of the UK’s largest water companies, providing essential water and wastewater services across England. With a strong focus on environmental sustainability, social responsibility and long-term value, we support them through a range of programme and project management services.

The role will plan and lead the successful delivery of a programme of works through an area delivery team comprising the client’s partners and contractors. It will ensure delivery aligns with health and safety requirements, the target operating model and key regulatory, customer and resilience outcomes.

Acting as the senior interface between the area delivery team and the wider business, the role will manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of the capital programme in line with the client’s business strategy.

Please note: This role requires your attendance to a client office in Warrington for 3 days a week. You must also possess the right to work in the UK without Sponsorship.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Champion safety, quality, sustainability, compliance and wellbeing, while promoting an inclusive working environment.
• Develop and implement effective PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies.
• Manage project controls across cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
• Support senior stakeholders in developing long-term PMO and project controls strategy.
• Build strong client, contractor, consultancy and wider stakeholder relationships.
• Drive best practice, innovation and knowledge sharing across project teams.
• Support resourcing and recruitment across assigned commissions.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.

You’ll Need To Have

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in Utility sector.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

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 organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.