Site Establishment Lead

Newbury, Berkshire
Engineeringuk
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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.

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 implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology.
• You will promote and influence quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.
• Work with the client to drive interface visibility/performance of necessary give/gets to enable site availability.
• Oversee all site activities to support site availability, utilities diversions / construction SUDs solution, site clearance and bulk dig etc.
• Assist the client with administering their NEC contracts via CEMAR, actioning, responding, accepting or not accepting contract matters including notices, early warning, change, Contractor deliverables, people, works, payments, compensation events, quotations, defects, etc on the project.
• Assist client with Contractor Payment certification, Construction certification, Construction Project Contract Completion etc.
• Liaising with Client stakeholders to support Asset Change Requests (ACRs), design process, procurement, contract award.
• Liaising with other stakeholders including changes, early warnings, resolving differences/ambiguities.
• Support Baseline maintenance and change control through Trend and Change.
• Manage outputs, with verification and validation of information as required.
• Support meetings and assurance, reviews and similar.
• Promote and support LfE, LLs and the collaboration hub.
• Support and liaison with the project team and others.

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

• You will be responsible for project site establishment, ensuring all aspects of site enabling are shown in the IMS, support to onsite delivery, support to town and country planning, assisting the design process, assisting the client with management of contractor / ACRs / procurement / onsite construction support. Build a strong working relationship with the client and support the construction lead in turning the client’s vision into a deliverable onsite plan.
• 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 to implement and manage our project.

You’ll need to have:

• Fully qualified professional with considerable experience (with at least 5 years post professional qualification experience).
• Required qualification = Degree level, HND/HNC.
• Chartered associated with a relevant professional body i.e., CIOB, APM, RICS.
• Relevant experience working within large public sector organisations – Defence and/ or Nuclear experience is highly desirable.
• Construction experience through RIBA life-cycle in delivering projects, making their own decision and advising other members of the team.
• Detailed knowledge of construction methodology, process and inherent safety involved.
• Proven experience in managing multiple large packages of work.
• Offering an experienced perspective to all site operations, exploring new and innovative methods.
• Aware of their influence and responsibility onsite, leading by example, being fair and reasonable at all times.
• Experience in a technical role managing others including working with client and their contractors.
• Evidence of independent work towards project deliverables, adhering to all relevant procedures, orders and instructions.
• Ability to provide clerical and technical support.
• Experience in a site based managerial role (or equivalent).
• Experience of managing junior members of the team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to grow your career and enjoy the vast opportunities Mace has to offer.
• Ability to manage and monitor progress of any given plan, taking responsibility for activities and workstreams on your own initiative.

You’ll also have:

• A valid SC/DV security clearance or have no potential bars to you gaining clearance.

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.

Company If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us. Fortune favours the brave – and so do we At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world.

You might be part of our healthcare team delivering critical hospital care units, or our education team creating schools to inspire our future leaders. You could be a graduate working on the world’s tallest building, or be managing the construction of world-leading cultural landmarks. Whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you.

At Mace we want you to feel comfortable from day 1, so for any questions about a career at Mace, including application advice, please contact for a confidential chat. Our clients say that it’s our people that make the difference Our people think harder, do better and go further. Every day at Mace is an opportunity to think and do things differently. We were founded more than 30 years ago, and every day our entrepreneurial culture plays a huge role in our success. We exist to seek out the world’s most interesting projects that challenge and excite us.

We want our employees to thrive and achieve their highest potential. We are passionate about creating an environment that provides opportunities for the most stimulating and fulfilling careers. We encourage innovation and welcome new perspectives by attracting and developing people with diverse talent who inspire our thinking, challenge our solutions and enhance our culture.

At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills, see the world and get to work with both inspiring colleagues and influential clients – whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you. But don’t just take our word for it; below you can see what some of our people had to say.

Reward and recognition We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes:

• 22 days of holiday, plus two ‘Mace Days’ to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Highly competitive maternity and paternity package
• Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees
• Season ticket loan
• Annual health screening
• Private medical insurance
• Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval)
• Continuous on the job training and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Our international benefit packages are comparable. Please contact our recruitment team for more information.

We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave . click apply for full job details