Interface Management Lead

Job description / Role

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, 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

The project:
A major urban development project comprising of new homes, commercial properties, public spaces and smart urban mobility. Mace have the opportunity to develop and lead and implement the PMO structure to deliver this city development.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Identifying project interface requirements.
• Identifying likely significant impacts.
• Identifying and proposing mitigation measures.
• Suggesting, contributing to, and leading where required development of adoption of industry standards and innovative solutions.
• Supporting resolution of issues through workshops and or meetings.
• Manage the interface between the various program work streams and departments.
• Responsible to identify the interface, ensure the boundary is clearly identified and understood as per the contractual documentation, ensure the interface handovers are clearly identified in the schedule, and develop the interface management protocols for the delivery teams.
• Develop an understanding of and communicate the interface risks and how they should be best allocated and managed.
• Responsible for resolving interface problems and driving forward the timely escalation of matters unresolved through relevant working groups.
• Support the identification, review and ongoing management of interrelated risks.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:
• Proven Ability to manage/ influence a large group of senior technical personnel.
• The ability to drive excellence in field of expertise, focusing on safety, quality and process improvement.
• Relevant degree qualification.
• Proven experience working on city development, programme, projects.
• Knowledge transfer and mentoring experience.

You’ll also have:
• Professional membership or working towards demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Experience in the successful delivery phase of relevant projects and programmes.
• Programme management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

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

About the Company

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.