Description - External Project : This role is to work within the Higher Education Sector in the North West, based out of the Mace Manchester Office to deliver a number of different types of projects from Infrastructure works, enabling, refurbishment and new build either as part of a growing team or with new client with the opportunity to be part of a growing sector in the North West. The opportunity To oversee the design, procurement and construction phases through to handover and occupation. Issuing the instructions, on behalf of the client, to the professional team and contractor in accordance with the terms of their appointment or the building contract. In addition, there will be extensive communication required to multiple stakeholders both internal and external. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing project reporting and recording procedures with the client and the professional team and contractor. Managing and ensuring integration of multiple workstreams including highways and built environment, monitoring, decant and enabling projects. Monitoring the performance of the professional team and the contractor and reporting to the client. Liaising with the professional team and preparing regular/monthly quality, cost and programme reports. Lead on technical negotiations with contractor and consultants Advising the client of any decisions required and obtain authorisation. Providing strategic thinking and forward planning to the project across all work streams Setting up and chair regular professional team, stakeholder, client and site progress meetings and report on weekly project and commercial progress. Managing and developing the team to ensure aims are met and staff are supported and motivated. Assessing resources available on a regular basis and bring in additional support/specialist expertise. Managing, monitoring and coordinating all key aspects of the project, including but not limited to, cost, value, risk, logistics, neighbour relations, statutory consents, safety, quality, M&E, design, stakeholder engagement and environment. Establishing and monitoring appropriate project operating procedures and systems, specifically ensuring the quality management plan is being followed and adhered to. Ensuring close out and practical completion schedules are completed and issued. Implement where applicable Soft-Landing process from inception to after-care Preparing detailed project plan and providing financial reports on time (forecasts, budgets, income, fees and etc.). Establishing and monitoring sustainability goals and reporting internally and externally. Work internally with quality managers and finance team. Review and highlight resourcing needs to project director Promotes mace services to existing clients, Seek opportunity to diversify mace offer across project management and practices groups Opportunity to provide line management support About you Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking business who encourage entrepreneurial spirit within the workplace. Ideally, we would like experience of knowledge of the education sector however if you have worked on any public sector projects, we think it is great transferrable experience If you have a passion for delivering excellent client service, then you will feel at home with Mace. We are looking for an ambitious, driven individual with good collaboration skills and ability to manage various types of projects within the Higher Education sector.