Location
London with hybrid working. Occasional attendance on site may be required and regular collocation with Aftercare and Strategic Integration colleagues in London or Birmingham offices.

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 delivery partner on the Ministry of Justice’s Capacity Programme, Mace’s team has supported the MoJ estate for over a decade, successfully delivering a wide variety of high-quality projects across the MoJ prison portfolio. This role is part of one of the largest Mace programmes of work, working alongside an alliance framework contractor and an established professional team, incorporating the latest modern methods of construction and standardised processes.

This is a great opportunity for a Project Manager to join a new Aftercare service within the growing Strategic Integration Team, which focuses on continuous improvement, consistency, collaboration, and knowledge sharing to support both client and Mace colleagues across the MoJ portfolio. The role primarily focuses on the aftercare period of projects, blending coordination of post-completion tasks with developing process improvement and standardisation initiatives to benefit the wider MoJ programme and beyond.

Working with good levels of autonomy, you will employ a strong “finisher/completer” mindset to manage post-completion defects and tasks through to conclusion. You will act as an internal and external consultant, ensuring collaboration and knowledge sharing to deliver measurable change through initiatives that bring continuous improvement and consistency in delivery.

Key responsibilities include ensuring quality systems are managed in line with service excellence, delivering and managing project plans from inception through design, procurement, and construction phases, and supporting senior project managers and wider teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage communication with stakeholders, assist in developing client briefs and delivery strategies, and lead design management, procurement, and execution.

You will also produce strategic project programmes, scrutinise and integrate consultant and contractor programmes, manage risk and mitigation strategies, coordinate meetings, drive procurement of services and works, and manage contract suppliers under NEC4 contracts. Managing interfaces across multiple projects to optimise programme efficiencies and site completion, as well as handling pre-contract design development and post-contract scope changes efficiently, are also key aspects of the role.

This role offers exposure to a dynamic consultancy environment with opportunities to add lasting value and work on a unique variety of scopes within a supportive team culture.

Experience
- Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
- Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the public sector.
- Previous prison delivery experience preferred.
- Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
- Commercial and financial acumen.
- Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
- Experience developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of carbon and sustainability considerations impacting projects.
- Experience in contract administration and managing projects using standard forms of contract including NEC4.
- Passionate, client-focused individual able to build lasting client relationships and work well as part of a team.
- Willingness to be mobile within the UK as required.

About you
Highly motivated and proactive with a strong “finisher/completer” mindset. Able to work autonomously and collaboratively, demonstrating excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering service excellence. Adaptable to hybrid working and occasional site attendance.

Qualifications
Professional membership as noted above or equivalent professional development demonstrating capability in project management and delivery.