Associate Project Director

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. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

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.

The project:
This is an opportunity to work with a professional team in Qatar.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
Safety first - Going home safe and well:

- You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
- You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
- You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

- You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
- You will be responsible for delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
- On behalf of external/third-party clients, you will oversee the project management of the project on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

- You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
- You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
- You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

- You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.
- You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
- You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Being responsible for acting as project director for an established programme.
- Managing the account management and client reporting.
- Planning, managing, and monitoring the project, reporting any areas of concern in a timely manner, and you will recommend ways to resolve any issues as they arise and take ownership of them.
- Complying with Mace processes and procedures and delivering our services in line with Mace core values.
- Managing and be accountable for the delivery of the programme and projects.
- Owning and providing all client liaison and reporting, supported by the wider team of consultants.
- Being fully aware of the project objectives in line with the project execution plan, managing and supervising the relevant project team/parties to achieve these objections.
- Managing and directing multiple contractors and consultants engaged on high-profile projects at various stages of work.
- Being actively engaged in health, safety, and well-being.
- Participating in planning and monitoring the progress of the programme and suite of contracts.
- Managing and owning stakeholder communication and management.
- Ensuring project budgets are complied with.
- Ensuring quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored.
- Managing relevant meetings and site walks and ensuring these are suitably recorded.
- Being actively involved in risk management.
- Ensuring contract administration is up to date and coordinated across multiple programmes of work.
- Creating and managing multiple procurement activities for a varied range of building works.
- Communicating with all project parties/stakeholders and ensuring suitable records are maintained.
- Working collaboratively and always in an inclusive manner.
- Overseeing HSE rules and regulations and ensuring a proactive approach.

You’ll need to have:

- Recognised degree in Architecture/ Interior Design/ Project Management.
- Registered professional or chartered license.
- Extensive professional experience, including experience in workplace/office HQ fit-out projects in a senior role.

You’ll need also:

- Membership of RICS, CIOB,