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:

This major national rail programme is focused on delivering a modern, electrified high-speed corridor that will strengthen connectivity between key urban centres. The scheme aims to significantly reduce journey times, enhance passenger capacity, and support long term decarbonisation goals. Development is progressing toward phased delivery over the next decade.

Provides strategic leadership to category leads, driving high‑quality delivery and functional development. Leads and develops teams to achieve targets, strengthens key client and stakeholder relationships, and oversees performance, capability and career growth. Shapes and implements strategies and workstreams, acting as a professional and impactful role model across the function.

You'll Be Responsible For:

• Champion Mace’s safety first culture, ensuring compliance with local HSW regulations, promoting wellbeing, inclusion and visible safety leadership across projects.
• Deliver project plans from inception to completion, managing quality systems, milestones and outputs in line with service excellence and client objectives.
• Manage budgets, risks and governance, supporting sustainable business growth while upholding Mace values and ethical standards.
• Supervise and coordinate project, design and consultant teams, driving collaboration, KPI performance and continuous improvement through Mace’s Centres of Excellence.
• Manages project delivery aligned with the project execution plan and KPIs.
• Manages stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to ensure scope, quality, and programme targets.
• Drives safety, risk mitigation, and change control through collaboration and governance.
• Promotes Mace priorities, leveraging best practice and digital tools for sustainable outcomes.

You’ll Need To Have:

• Experience delivering major rail or high speed programmes, ideally within the design or early set up stages.
• Proven experience in project and construction delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Relevant technical qualifications or professional accreditation.
• Sound knowledge of project controls, safety, and sector-specific standards.

Note: The estimated salary for this position is $150,000 - 230,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Our Values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

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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