ELV Manager (Aviation)

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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:

We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking assistant planning manager to join our established and growing team in the region.

Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval. 

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: 

• You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence.

  
  

• You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.

  
  

• You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the Associate Director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.

  
  

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 be responsible for: 

• Providing effective site management, making critical decisions, overcoming complex challenges, and being focused on project profitability with utmost quality and timely completion.

  
  

• Providing effective communication with clients, contractors and sub-contractors, consultants, management of clients and project stakeholders is essential.

  
  

• Managing design coordination with vast technical capabilities in coordinating interface activities with structural, architectural, MEP, finishing, landscape, and external development works.

  
  

• Overseeing and directing construction projects from conception to completion.

  
  

• Assisting in conducting fieldwork.

  
  

• Organising and directing frequent in-house meetings under the direction of the project manager.

  
  

• Working with the project manager in the preparation of detailed personnel loading by task interfaced with the detailed schedule.

  
  

• Assisting in the preparation of storyboards and detailed project timelines.

  
  

• Facilitating coordination with architects, interior designers, lift consultants, IT, AV, and all consultants having integration with MEP services.

  
  

• Assisting in the supervision and coordination of the submission of documents to appropriate reviewing authorities.

  
  

• Assisting in the coordination of the review responses and helping ensure they are reflected in the drawings/specifications.

  
  

• Ensuring a safe work environment for all staff through effective and consistent training, management, and enforcement of safe work practices.

  
  

• Arranging or attending pre-bid conferences when the project manager cannot attend or accompany the PM. If required, issue the minutes, and agenda, under the direction/supervision of the project manager.

  
  

• Assisting the project manager at bid openings and helping to prepare/issue certified bid tabulation.

  
  

You’ll need to have: 

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval. 

  
  

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.

  
  

• Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes.

  
  

• 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 organization.te

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