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View more categories View less categories Sector: Construction and Building Services Role: Associate Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that have a transformative impact on our people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business, we leverage our practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock potential in every project.
Our values shape our consulting approach and define the people we seek to join us on our journey:
- 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
We are responsible for leading and managing Responsible Business activities, teams, and client service delivery within the Construct, Consult, Operate engine in a global and/or sector-specific market.
You will be responsible for:
- Ensuring service excellence with purpose-led, measurable outcomes, focusing on climate change, social value, and biodiversity.
- Delivering commercial revenue targets aligned with the annual business plan, translating objectives into strategies for profitable and sustainable growth.
- Managing work-winning activities, bid/no-bid decisions, and maintaining awareness of client pipelines and RFPs.
- Understanding client drivers and sector standards, collaborating to bring service offers to clients.
- Providing leadership and strategic direction, developing integrated service offers supporting project management, cost & commercial management, and business advisory services.
- Reporting on bids and maintaining updated records in business development systems.
- Building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders in client organizations, Mace, and partners.
- Representing Mace at events to enhance visibility and reputation.
- Ensuring projects are properly resourced with the right competencies, planning proactively for sector growth.
- Championing sector contributions to business strategy, especially regarding carbon metrics and sustainability goals.
- Sharing knowledge, project case studies, and thought leadership within the sector.
- Working collaboratively towards net zero carbon goals, managing associated emissions and reductions during project delivery.
You will need to have:
- Expertise in Environmental & Social Sustainability.
- Project and/or Programme Management experience.
- Business Development skills.
- Financial Management and Reporting skills.
- Team leadership and line management experience.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards, sectors, and regions.
- Stakeholder engagement skills across multiple levels.
- Collaborative mindset to work with various teams.
- Strong communication skills to present technical topics clearly.
- Ability to influence and build relationships.
- Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Post Graduate Degree or equivalent).
Additional qualities include:
- Curiosity and continuous improvement mindset.
- Presentation and storytelling skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in programme design and strategic engagement.
- Interpersonal skills and self-awareness.
- Negotiation skills.
- Masters degree or equivalent.
- Knowledge of emissions standards, frameworks (e.g., TCFD, TNFD), and sustainability standards (e.g., BREEAM, LEED).
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be suitable for this role or others within our organization.
We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable.