Location
London with hybrid working options, open to candidates across the UK with ad-hoc travel.

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. In the energy sector, the UK will need to invest up to £900 billion of capital expenditure to enable a net zero economy by 2050. This role is at the forefront of delivering complex projects and programmes that increase capacity on the electricity network and connect new generation and storage into the grid, supporting the decarbonisation of energy.

You will work closely with client and contractor teams to manage and drive project controls activities on major projects and programmes. Responsibilities include setting up project controls functions, delivering day-to-day services, and continuously improving existing operations to enhance productivity and performance across the portfolio.

This is a hybrid role promoting safe, high-quality, and compliant project delivery, wellbeing, inclusion, and strong HSE standards. You will drive performance across key assignments, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring aligned with business objectives. Supporting strategic development, governance, and responsible decision-making across functions and business units will be key, alongside fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and strong stakeholder relationships to enable people and projects to excel.

Experience
Significant experience in Project Controls, Planning and Scheduling, or Programme Delivery on large complex projects and programmes within the energy or utilities sector. Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing planning teams and influence client decisions and outcomes. Good knowledge of design and build techniques, methods, and durations, with the ability to plan and schedule detailed bottom-up construction programmes. Experience with Primavera is essential.

About you
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to foster collaboration and build strong stakeholder relationships. Committed to safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and high standards of HSE. Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes. Flexible and adaptable to hybrid working arrangements and travel requirements.

Qualifications
Relevant degree or technical qualifications related to project controls or planning. Membership of professional bodies such as APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.