Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£2.5m - £6m (Mace fee)

About the Role
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. As an Associate Project Director, you will oversee project and programme delivery for external clients, conducting analysis and reviews to drive effective planning and continuous improvement. You will manage day-to-day objectives and KPIs, providing leadership across teams and being accountable for internal and external outcomes on appointments typically valued between £2.5m and £6m in Mace fee.

You will be responsible for directing safe, inclusive and compliant delivery, championing safety first and wellbeing across all project environments. You will direct end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and client expectations. Upholding ethical, financially responsible operations while shaping long-term business strategy and sustainable outcomes will be key.

Developing high-performing teams, fostering innovation, collaboration and best-practice engagement with senior stakeholders will be essential. You will oversee end-to-end project delivery, managing timeframes, budgets and stakeholder expectations while ensuring Safety First standards. Managing client and consultant teams, driving collaboration, effective governance and high-quality delivery will be part of your role. You will optimise performance through best practice, innovation and alignment with C2P, digital and sustainability goals, manage senior stakeholders, support wider business activities and develop high-performing teams.

Our values include Safety first - going home safe and well by championing a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment and wellbeing; Client focus - delivering on our promise by owning the quality of deliverables and building long-term client relationships; Integrity - always doing the right thing by influencing positive outcomes and aligning with compliance obligations; and Create opportunity - enabling our people to excel by fostering a continuous improvement culture and inspiring development.

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

Experience
Extensive project and programme delivery experience in the relevant sector. Strong commercial, financial and senior-stakeholder management capability. Deep project management expertise, including understanding of carbon and sustainability impacts.

About you
Professional membership with RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams and foster innovation and collaboration. Commitment to safety, ethical operations, and client-focused delivery.

Qualifications
Professional membership with relevant industry bodies (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent) is required.