Deputy Project Lead - Healthcare Sector

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 scheme-level stakeholder engagement, governance and assurance.
• Driving collaborative relationships across Trusts, partners and alliances.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, interfaces and scheme integration.
• Managing risks, issues, dependencies and change control processes.
• Providing evidence-based insights supporting informed governance decisions.
• Championing H2.0 design and industrialisation principles.
• Coordinating operational readiness, assurance and continuous improvement.
• Supporting delivery of strategic outcomes and patient benefits.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree‑qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Commercial, Master Planning or similar).
• Professional project management qualification and/or membership (e.g. APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Proven experience working on large, complex capital programmes or major infrastructure schemes.
• Strong understanding of programme governance, assurance and reporting within regulated public‑sector environments.
• Experience supporting the development and assurance of HMT Green Book‑compliant business cases.

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.

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