Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure

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.

Opportunity to work within a life sciences programme, delivering critical infrastructure for a central government client. We are looking for a senior project manager to support in the delivery of infrastructure projects within the programme of works.

We are looking for a highly skilled senior project manager with a strong track record in delivering major infrastructure projects, ideally with experience in electrical infrastructure such as substations, power distribution systems, and related civil works. The role involves full project lifecycle ownership, from design and planning through delivery, commissioning, and handover, ensuring all works are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical understanding of electrical systems, competency in overseeing civil interfaces (e.g., drainage, foundations, ducting), and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across complex infrastructure environments.

Please note: This role will be based on our client’s site in Weybridge, Surrey minimum 3 days per week. This role will require the successful candidate to pass both BPSS and SC clearance.

You’ll Be Responsible For

Project delivery and leadership

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects, particularly substation construction, underground services distribution and upgrades.
• Managing project scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk in accordance with organisational governance and standards.
• Coordinating design, engineering, and construction stakeholders to ensure consistent technical alignment.
• Overseeing and managing design and build contractors through design and construction, ensuring performance meets contractual and technical requirements.
• Driving project progress, monitor milestones, and implement corrective actions where required.
  
  

Stakeholder management

• Acting as the primary interface between engineering, operations, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensuring stakeholder needs and constraints are incorporated into project delivery.
• Providing clear and effective communication to internal teams and senior leadership.
  
  

Governance, safety and compliance

• Ensuring all works are delivered in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Championing a strong safety culture, including site inspections, audits, and safety leadership activities.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, reports, and records in line with governance processes.
• Preparing and deliver project updates, dashboards, and risk reviews.
  
  

Financial and commercial management

• Managing budgets, forecasts, and cost control activities.
• Managing project budgets and change management to maintain control over forecast outturn cost against budget.
• Supporting procurement strategies, contract award processes, and commercial negotiations.
• Assessing variations, claims, and contractual changes in collaboration with commercial teams.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent), with strong applied knowledge of infrastructure delivery and civil electrical interfaces.
• Experience within of working on live secure sites with utilities, energy networks, or transport sectors, ideally with public sector clients.
• Strong understanding of civil works interfaces such as drainage, ducting, foundations, cable routes, and structural coordination.
• Demonstrated capability in managing complex projects with multidisciplinary teams through 2 stage design and build.
• Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies and governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in safety critical or regulated environments.
• Technical background or equivalent experience in electrical or civil engineering environments.
• Experience working with NEC contracts or similar major contract forms.
  
  

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 within the role.