Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. As Operations Director - Project Management, you will direct strategic management planning across programmes, oversee implementation, and build strong stakeholder relationships. You will be responsible for managing resources, compliance, and commercial performance to drive operational improvement and support sustainable business growth through client development and market positioning. Accountable for major appointments typically from £6m in Mace fee, your role includes directing safe, compliant, and inclusive project environments while championing wellbeing and HSE excellence.

You will drive strategic client delivery, governance, and long‑term relationship growth, ensuring ethical and financially responsible operations aligned with organisational priorities. Developing, mentoring, and empowering teams, you will promote innovation, best practice, and talent progression across the business. You will manage major project delivery, ensuring strategic alignment, effective governance, and exceptional safety, quality, and sustainability standards.

Building strong client relationships, managing interfaces, communications, and cross‑account opportunities will be key. You will optimise resources and performance, driving innovation through C2P, digital, and net‑zero initiatives. Your leadership will shape high‑performing teams, influence business strategy, and ensure ethical, compliant, and commercially sound operations.

Mace values safety first, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunity for people to excel. We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, delivering on promises to clients, always doing the right thing, and inspiring continuous improvement throughout all activities.

Mace is an inclusive employer welcoming interest from a diverse range of candidates. We encourage applications even if you do not meet all criteria, as you may be the best fit for this or other roles. Flexible, part-time, and hybrid working options are available where 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. Demonstrates leadership in driving strategic client delivery, governance, and long-term relationship growth. Committed to ethical, financially responsible operations aligned with organisational priorities. Skilled in developing and mentoring teams, promoting innovation, best practice, and talent progression.

Qualifications
Professional membership with RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent is required.