Senior NEC Project Manager

Job description

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 .

Within our consult and construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

The Lima 2019 Pan American and Parapan American Games showed that true success, and a lasting impact, comes from collaboration between clients, advisors, and contractors.

During this programme, our team introduced the NEC3 form of contract to the region, along with new methods of procurement and a 'one team' delivery approach, inspiring new ways of working and building stronger foundations for future success.

Through our role on the UK Delivery Team working with the Authority for Reconstruction with Changes, we help to provide critical infrastructure across Peru following the damage caused by El Niño in 2017.

The position allows us to oversee all the elements needed to successfully deliver a programme and to add maximum value by leveraging the existing strengths of the regional supply chains in combination with our international expertise.

Since 2019 the UK Delivery Team, a joint venture between Mace, Gleeds & Arup have been working in agreement with both the UK & Peruvian Governments to support the reconstruction, construction and enhancement of infrastructure following severe damage caused by climate cycle El Niño Costero.

These vital infrastructure projects operate under the NEC suite of contracts and can include Dams, Flood Defences, Early Warning Systems, Hospitals, Schools, Highways, Stadia and much more.

The UKDT JV is an award-winning team with so much to offer.

If you are looking for an international opportunity, a chance to work on incredibly meaningful projects with significant social value, the work we are doing in LATAM is vital.

Our values shape the way we consult & construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well

Client focus - Deliver on our promise

Integrity - Always do the right thing

Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for:

Advising and mentoring the client’s project managers and delivery teams in the integrated solutions workstream.

Supporting strategic planning, project appraisal and project evaluation processes from project start to commissioning and handover.

Guiding the client across all Project Management skillsets, including procurement, project controls, HSQE, stakeholder engagement.

Promoting agile and justified decision-making with the client to ensure the progression of the projects and to maintain the rate of execution.

Ensuring that their projects are aligned with the programme’s structures and processes, led by the PMO.

You’ll need to have:

You want to make a difference; you care about socially valuable infrastructure projects; you are open to international opportunities, and you want an adventure alongside the job.

You have a Civil Engineering Degree, a Construction-related qualification, or a Project Management qualification.

You can demonstrate experience in the delivery of large civil projects and programmes, you have the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and, ideally, you will have experience with the NEC contracts.

You have an advanced level of English or better and Spanish language skills are considered preferable but are not a prerequisite for the job.

You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and enjoy being a part of a strong, motivated team.

You will have the ability to make sound decisions and demonstrate reasoning and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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

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