Surgical Manager

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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 to unlock the potential in every project.

The project: As our Health and Life Sciences team continues to grow across the Yorkshire region, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of capital projects within hospital and healthcare environments. This is a key role within our expanding Northern presence, offering the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure in a dynamic and competitive sector.

You will join an established and thriving healthcare team during an exciting period of sustained growth, with access to a diverse portfolio of projects and genuine opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about delivering excellence, possess strong project leadership skills, and thrive on solving complex challenges, we would love to hear from you.

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 promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

Client Focus – Deliver On Our Promise

• Ensuring robust quality assurance systems are in place and effectively managed in line with internal service excellence standards and client compliance requirements.
• Managing the delivery of healthcare construction projects from inception through design development, planning, procurement, and construction, aligned with overall programme and milestone targets.
• Acting as the primary client interface, delivering an industry-leading level of service and maintaining strong, trusted relationships.
• Providing subject matter expertise across multidisciplinary teams and business units to support strategic project outcomes.
• Managing design and consultant teams, overseeing scope, fees, claims, deliverables, and variations to ensure seamless coordination and delivery.
• Developing and integrating design and authority programmes with procurement and construction schedules to optimise delivery.
• Managing project teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic KPIs across time, cost, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Promoting and upholding high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing and maintaining project plans and updates, ensuring relevance and accuracy across the lifecycle.
• Identifying and managing project risks, challenges, and mitigation strategies, ensuring successful delivery against programme and budget.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure quality systems are monitored and maintained in line with service excellence.
• Managing and document project meetings, providing stakeholders with contextual analysis and regular site walk insights.
• Actively manage risk and mitigation treatments in partnership with stakeholders.
• Coordinating and delivering all approved handover documentation prior to practical completion.
• Promoting responsible business practices across construction, production, digital, and data initiatives.
• Contributing to the organisation’s net zero carbon transition by identifying and managing carbon emissions and reduction opportunities throughout project delivery.

Integrity – Always Do The Right Thing

• You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• You will support the long-term development of your 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 manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
• You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• 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’ll Need To Have

• Experience in delivering healthcare projects and/or programmes, ideally with experience of both NEC contract and JCT forms of contract.

You’ll Also Have

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the public sector.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• 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.

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.