Construction Delivery Manager

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.

Hinkley Point C is helping to secure the UK's low-carbon energy future, delivering reliable, affordable electricity to millions of homes for generations to come. As part of this nationally significant programme, you'll join a world-class team driving innovation, collaboration and excellence across every stage of delivery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project of unprecedented scale and complexity, while developing your career in an environment where your expertise, leadership and ambition can make a lasting impact.

Overseeing the delivery of major construction packages, ensuring safety, quality, programme and budget targets are met. Makes informed operational decisions on sequencing and works closely with the delivery team to develop robust short, mid, and long‑term plans that drive coordinated, efficient and successful project execution.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting senior construction leadership by planning short‑term works, coordinating trade contractors and ensuring safety, wellbeing and quality across allocated areas.
• Managing lookahead planning, provide technical guidance and maintain strong relationships with clients, designers and delivery teams.
• Driving continuous improvement, digital adoption and responsible business priorities.
• Collaborating across teams to meet programme goals and advance net‑zero ambitions.
• Managing exceptional safety, quality, sustainability and compliance standards, applying strong health and safety expertise.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders, supporting construction leadership to translate project vision into deliverable plans.
• Ensuring ethical, compliant and financially responsible project delivery, contributing to long‑term business strategy.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience and knowledge of construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation.
• Good understanding of the post holder’s obligations under CDM Regulations.
• Working knowledge in the delivery of projects.
• Be able to write informative, concise and meaningful reports.
• Motivate and energise contract partners by building a climate of trust and understanding and actively seeking alternative views and opinions.
• Possess excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction management, or equivalent vocational training and experience.
• SMSTS or IOSH qualification holder.
• Collaborate with other managers to effectively manage operations of the site.
• Adopt a results-focussed mind set, using initiative wherever possible and taking personal responsibility and accountability to ensure necessary action is taken to deliver excellence, value and quality.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

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 organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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