Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in October subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult and construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

The project is a generational project providing Dublin & Ireland with a much needed world class Metro system to support the fast growing population. The project is an 18.8km fully autonomous Metro system, consisting of 16 stations, 2 significant tunnelled section and a number of significant structures along the alignment. The project will integrate existing transportation systems through the city and surrounding areas, including the Dublin airport, Irish Rail and the LUAS. The role-holder will form part of the HSSEQ team within the HSSEQ Directorate, reporting to the project quality lead. The successful candidate must lead by example and serve as a role model ensuring the highest standards are adopted across the project.

Our values shape the way we consult & construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well
Client focus - Deliver on our promise
Integrity - Always do the right thing
Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Reporting to the Market Engagement Lead, provide management and coordination for the Market Engagement team and their activities; with the primary focus on overseeing supplier engagement processes, ensuring effective communication, and implementing strategies to capture and utilise market insights to inform procurement decisions. Create and develop Market Consultation Information Packs and Questionnaire templates to facilitate effective supplier engagement. Ensure these packs provide accurate timelines and governance for all external events, updating them on a monthly basis.

You’ll be responsible for:

Create and develop the market engagement tracker and Plan On A Page to monitor timelines for all work packages and external market engagement.
Supervise the daily management of the market engagement inbox, working closely with the communications team to record all incoming communications from the market.
Attend weekly meetings with the Supply Chain Management Team to provide updates on the engagement tracker and ensure alignment on objectives.
Create and develop market sounding templates to be used and shared across MetroLink directorates, ensuring project directors are kept updated on all market engagements.
Support all press releases for the supply chain function, collaborating with the MetroLink communication team to ensure effective external communication.
Manage the PINS and their delivery dates, keeping the Supply Chain Management Team updated with PIN information and sharing updates across the directorates.
Work with the Market Engagement Lead during the clarification process, working with the external market on all clarification information related to work packages, PIN proposals, etc.
Supports the Market Engagement Lead to collaborate with outside vendors and the communications team to produce information packs for market events. Prepare and manage documents and presentations for external supply chain events.
Attend and assist external events to support the team as required.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and industry groups.
Ensure the provision of up-to-date market intelligence for use in procurement decision-making, updating the leadership team on trends and potential market risks and support the publishing of a record of appointed major contractors and nominated contacts for use by SMEs who are seeking involvement in MetroLink.
Support the Market Engagement team by providing key considerations of the supply market, support during the full procurement lifecycle as it relates to PSCM.
Work with the Supply Chain Management Team to ensure that a Supply Chain capacity model is developed and updated, including maintaining a supplier database, and that the Supply Chain Map and Contractor Matrix are populated with up-to-date information.
Ensure that the Procurement Supply Chain Team (PSCT) liaise with software providers to maintain the latest upgrades and appropriate skill levels.
Ensure that designated users are trained and updated in the latest software used in delivering the Supply Chain Strategy.

You’ll need to have:

Project management experience working within the Irish construction industry with a history of being point of contact between clients, contractors, consultants and external parties; ensuring projects are compliant with relevant regulations and codes; managing vendor relationships ensuring timely delivery of information and services.
Knowledge and understanding of the complete procurement contract management and supplier relationship management cycle Knowledge of the NEC and other standard contract forms and commercial risks.
Working towards a professional qualification such as Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or relevant equivalent e.g. Membership of Institute of Management Consulting or Association of Project Management is desirable
A degree in engineering, construction or a related subject matter or equivalent experience is desirable.
A minimum 8 years of experience in construction project management or market engagement with a proven track record in successfully managing large-scale construction projects.
Strong understanding of the Irish construction landscape as it relates to vendors, processes and management.
Competent in Microsoft Office.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of 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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Market Engagement Manager

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