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 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:



Our Transportation team is growing in Northern Ireland and we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Rail team on a full-time permanent contract. As Senior Project Manager you will represent Mace whilst interfacing with our key clients. 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 required to work in the office 3 days per week with ad-hoc travel to sites in and around Belfast.



Our values shape the way we consult 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 need to have:


Experience working in the Rail and Civil Engineering sector. Determines and arranges project management, technical services and external resources required for the project on an individual and team basis on behalf of client organisation. Collaborates with the team/s (client, design team and other consultants, and contractor) and all stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project in line with all expectations communicating strategies to the team. Demonstrates Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework. Provides subject matter knowledge to support the team(s) from the broader Mace projects and business units to assist in ensuring the best project outcome. Procures and manages design and wider consultant team(s) and project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of responsibilities including project brief/scope, fees, processing claims, deliverable and/or project variations etc. Actively supports collaboration between all parties. Produces design and authorities programme (or works with a planner to produce) to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme. Manages the timely and successful delivery to programme 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 and is accountable for the scope of works relating to the project portfolios. Delivers the project objectives in line with the Project Execution Plan, leads and manages the project team/s and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs). Prepares and modifies where necessary project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s. Oversees project timeframes and budgets, ensuring successful delivery of projects, highlighting any risks, challenges and mitigations.. Collaborates with relevant stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored in line with Service Excellence. Leads and records relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis. Partners with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments. Effectively coordinates and communicates with all project stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and that appropriate standards and records are documented and maintained. Takes ownership of project changes, as and when necessary, tracking project changes and ensuring they are progressed and formalised within the agreed timeframes. Responsible for ensuring approved handover documentation is coordinated and provided prior to practical completion. Promotes and drives the businesses priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data and Responsible Business.
You'll also have:


Membership of APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the Rail sector. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams. Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on A minimum of 5 years' experience on capital infrastructure projects utilising the NEC suite of contracts. Experience in a Programme Management or Senior Project Management role on multiple projects in excess of 10 million, and experience managing project delivery teams.
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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