Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project: Our client is a global bank with corporate real estate (CRE) operations. Their ambition for the CRE function is to be trusted advisers to their global businesses and functions, helping them to balance service, cost, and risk. This they plan to accomplish through working with key strategic industry partners to bring innovation and new working practices to their workplace. Mace is one of the strategic industry partners with a specific remit for an independent project management office (IPMO). The client’s vision for the IPMO is that it will represent the client across all CRE towers and with key internal stakeholders. The IPMO responsibilities will include driving the client CRE strategy, assurance delivery and compliance, performance management, planning and capital management, commercial management, design and engineering standards, implementation of a suite of digital tools.

Note: This role is an embedded within the client organisation requiring attendance in the office on 3 days per week. The location of the role is London.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing PMO frameworks.
• Managing project controls across commissions.
• Partnering with clients and teams.
• Assuring cost, schedule, risk governance.
• Managing baselines, change and reporting.
• Providing expert insight and assurance.
• Managing, mentoring and resourcing teams.
• Enabling net zero delivery outcomes.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven PMO and project controls leadership on complex construction and infrastructure programmes.
• Expertise establishing PMO frameworks, governance, assurance and digital reporting solutions.
• Strong stakeholder influence, commercial acumen and collaborative leadership aligned to Mace behaviours.
• Degree-qualified, professionally progressing (APM/RICS/CIOB/ICE), with strong sustainability and net zero awareness.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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 with-in the role.

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