Associate Project Director - Healthcare Sector

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 of every project. The project:   Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. Our established health sector is experiencing an exciting and sustained period of growth, working with some of the largest NHS Trusts in the country to deliver a wide range of projects. We are searching for an experienced and ambitious associate director to join the existing, multi-disciplinary team, to deliver projects and programmes of work of the highest quality, while also driving growth of the sector. If you are searching for an opportunity to play a leading part in a consultancy team while delivering complex health projects that will deliver significant benefits to patients and NHS staff, please register your interest.  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: You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.  Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. You will be responsible for delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. On behalf of external/third-party clients, you will oversee the project management of the project on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion. Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for the health sector, creating a sustainable business future. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.  Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.  You will actively network, innovate, and seek an understanding of best practices, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and the knowledge hub. You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes. You’ll need to have: Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes for public sector clients in the Health sector (ideally with NHS Trusts).Experience in contract administration for NEC contracts (NEC 4 Accreditation desirable). You’ll also have:Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.  Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.  Strong commercial and financial acumen.  Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.  Experience in managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.  Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of 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. #LI-OnsiteJob SummaryJob number: 28798Date posted : 2024-05-22Profession: Project & Programme ManagementEmployment type: Full-time