DCO 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.

The reservoirs programme is focused on two new multi-billion-pound raw water reservoir developments - Fens and Lincs reservoirs in the East of England and East Midlands alongside all of the associated infrastructure - it is the largest and most complex programme of work ever undertaken by Anglian water.

The programme is required to secure planning approval for each of these schemes as nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) via the development consent order (DCO) route. We will also develop and establish the delivery stage procurement of future licenced regulated entities (known as infrastructure providers - IPs) to design, build, finance and operate the reservoir systems and ultimately provide a new potable water supply to Anglian water and its customer base.

Please note: You will be expected to work at least 3 days a week in-person at one of our offices in Peterborough, London or another office location (site, another AW office or one of our partners offices) and be available to support critical site activities when required.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Reporting directly to the head of DCO Delivery, the DCO delivery manager will be responsible for managing and driving the integrated delivery of the DCO programme, ensuring that activities, deliverables, decisions and dependencies across the relevant work functions are effectively planned, coordinated and progressed.
• The role will act as a senior delivery deputy to the head of DCO delivery, working closely with the consents lead, technical work functions, project controls, commercial, legal and wider programme teams.
• Directing and managing the integrated DCO delivery programme, schedules, milestones, dependencies and application deliverables.
• Driving cross-functional collaboration, resolving delivery issues, risks and constraints to maintain programme progress.
• Overseeing project controls, commercial management, forecasting, change control and forward-looking performance reporting.
• Deputising for the head of DCO Delivery, strengthening governance, accountability, assurance and effective decision-making.

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 within the role.