Job description

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 project:

The programme includes the development of a state-of-the-art port facility with the capacity to process millions of tonnes of bulk cargo annually, incorporating marine infrastructure, landside logistics, transportation links, utilities, and operational facilities. Scheduled for completion later this decade, the project represents one of the region's most significant port and industrial infrastructure investments.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a complex, large-scale development that will play a pivotal role in supporting economic diversification, industrial growth, and global supply chain connectivity. Candidates will have the chance to work alongside multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment, helping to shape a strategic piece of infrastructure with long-term regional impact.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supervise the construction of breakwaters and associated marine works, ensuring full compliance with contract, design, and specifications.
• Maintain full-time site presence, providing hands-on oversight of delivery and progress.
• Monitor quality of materials and workmanship, including testing of concrete, rock supply and armour units
  Verify quarry sources and ensure materials meet required standards and specifications.
• Oversee installation and placement of precast armour units and underlayer profiling.
• Review contractor inspection requests, approve works, or raise non-conformance reports where required.
• Check lines, levels and overall construction accuracy.
• Coordinate with client, contractors and wider team to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery
• Support defect resolution during the liability period.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Registered Civil Engineer with a degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• 15+ years’ experience, including 6+ years in port and marine construction.
• Proven experience on at least two breakwater projects in a similar capacity.
• Strong site supervision and quality assurance capability in marine works Proven consultancy background.
• Effective communicator with analytical capability and ability to engage, influence and build trusted stakeholder relationships.

Our values

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

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and 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 fulfill 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.

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