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. The project\: Our Transportation team is growing between Manchester, Leeds and York and we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Rail team on a full-time permanent contract. As Senior Project Manager you will represent Mace whilst interfacing with our key clients. You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. You will be required to work in the office 3 days per week. 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 You’ll need to have\: Experience working in the Rail sector. Sound understanding of Network Rail procedures. Determines and arranges project management, technical services and external resources required for the project on an individual and team basis on behalf of client organisation. Collaborates with the team/s (client, design team and other consultants, and contractor) and all stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project in line with all expectations communicating strategies to the team. Demonstrates Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework. Provides subject matter knowledge to support the team(s) from the broader Mace projects and business units to assist in ensuring the best project outcome. Delivers the project objectives in line with the Project Execution Plan, leads and manages the project team/s and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs). Prepares and modifies where necessary project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s. Oversees project timeframes and budgets, ensuring successful delivery of projects, highlighting any risks, challenges and mitigations Collaborates with relevant stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored in line with Service Excellence. Leads and records relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis. Partners with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments. Effectively coordinates and communicates with all project stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and that appropriate standards and records are documented and maintained. Takes ownership of project changes, as and when necessary, tracking project changes and ensuring they are progressed and formalised within the agreed timeframes. Responsible for ensuring approved handover documentation is coordinated and provided prior to practical completion. Knowledge of CDM regulations You’ll also have: Experience of the UK rail industry and its regulatory framework. Knowledge of Network Rails Project governance Accredited NEC4 Project Manager Formal qualification in Project Management. Member of a relevant professional body with chartered status 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.