Associate Project Director - Nuclear

Position status: We are growing our team in 2026 and would be interested to speak to experienced Associate Project Director. Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with Mace.

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.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing safe, high‑quality and compliant project delivery, championing wellbeing and inclusive culture.
• Overseeing end‑to‑end programme management, ensuring alignment with client vision and key milestones.
• Managing budgets responsibly, driving ethical, sustainable outcomes and shaping long‑term strategic direction.
• Developing and empower teams, fostering collaboration, innovation and best‑practice excellence across stakeholders.
• Managing end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring timeframes, budgets and stakeholder expectations are met.
• Driving collaboration across client, consultant and contractor teams, managing senior stakeholders and project governance.
• Providing strategic expertise, continuous improvement and leadership to teams, aligning delivery with Mace’s strategic priorities.

You’ll need to have:

• MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE (or local equivalent).
• Experience in the successful construction delivery phase of projects and programmes.
• Demonstrable evidence of deep project management expertise.
• Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge. 
• Appropriate construction skills certification scheme (CSCS) card (or equivalent local safety certification).

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 organisation.

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

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