Project Improvement Consultant

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Sector: Project and Program Management
Role: Consultant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in April subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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.

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:

• 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

The operations manager is responsible for the delivery of special projects and continuous improvement across the project, including process improvement, knowledge management, and organisational development.

A key part of the role is providing governance support to the senior leadership team, working with teams across the project and providing exposure to colleagues at all levels.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and influencing subject matter experts to deliver special projects or continuous improvement projects on behalf of the Leadership Team.
• Acting as an integrator, facilitating collaboration across the internal organisation, the integrated project team, and supply chain.
• Supporting good project governance: undertake the role of secretariat for all board meetings, preparing board packs and issuing notes.
• Ensuring key information and decisions are made available to colleagues across the project.
• Supporting the maintenance of key overarching project documents such as the contractor's management plan and business continuity plan.
• Owning the design, content, and strategy for the internal project web-platform.
• Developing and managing the apprentice programme in collaboration with the project services team.
• Assisting in the production/supply of information to support any parent company bids/initiatives.
• Supporting the delivery of the project strategy, including implementation of improvement plans and innovation projects.
• Supporting the project's annual review with HS2 leaders and production/approval of the report.

You'll need to have:

• Experience in a relevant industry or discipline (e.g., major projects, construction, infrastructure, transport planning, business improvement, project management).
• Influencing and negotiating skills.
• Presentation skills and ability to communicate with technical and leadership stakeholders.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• IT Skills.
• Able to work effectively within a team.
• Collaborates and networks effectively.
• Adapts and responds to change with flexibility and a strategic mindset.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Company

If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us.

At Mace, we empower our people to be collaborative, curious, and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world.

We want our employees to thrive and achieve their highest potential. We are passionate about creating an environment that provides opportunities for stimulating and fulfilling careers.

Reward and recognition

We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes:

• 22 days of holiday, plus two 'Mace Days' to support work-life balance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Highly competitive maternity and paternity package.
• Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees.
• Season ticket loan.
• Annual health screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval).
• Continuous on-the-job training and development.
• Cycle to work scheme.

We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing work and home lives. At Mace, we support our people in balancing their career with family life.

Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent. Top performers are recognised for their contributions.

At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves.

Regardless of background, we embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every Mace person is treated equally, fairly, and with respect.

Support for disabled employees is provided by our recruitment and HR Teams, who have undertaken disability awareness training.