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

As sustainability manager for our construct business you will lead our pursuit of a sustainable world across the Mace construct business, providing a great opportunity to deliver many of the most sustainable buildings and infrastructure projects in the built environment. 

Our values shape the way we 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
  

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing the strategic direction on sustainability for the Mace construct business, setting priorities and key performance indicators (KPIs). 
  

• Ensuring effective and efficient delivery of sustainability services across all projects to agreed quality, scope, time and budget. 

• Educating and engaging Mace people to drive sustainability-related outcomes on projects and embed sustainability into the core business.

• Engagement with client organisations to ensure alignment with their corporate strategies and service requirements of Mace construct. 

• Line management, recruitment, resourcing and retention for the team of technical experts, including delivering performance management, technical development, direction and coaching.

• Engagement with key client organisations to ensure alignment with their corporate strategies and service requirements of Mace construct. 

• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, corporate and client commitments, including owning and updating policies, processes and management systems. 

• Ownership of sustainability data monitoring and reporting to inform corporate/external reporting (i.e. board reports, annual ESG data, RE100, CDP and Ecovadis submissions).

• Sharing knowledge and creating thought leadership for internal and external stakeholders, helping to raise awareness of industry best practice. 

You’ll need to have:

• Expertise in delivery of sustainability in construction, and an understanding of social value services. 
  

• A passion for sustainability, and the ability to engage and excite internal and external stakeholders to help drive and realise purpose-led projects.
  

• Strong people leadership skills, able to engage, motivate and coach others at all levels, role modelling inspirational and inclusive leadership. 
  

• Experience working with C-suite and strong presentation skills; presents clearly and confidently with their audience in mind.

• Agility and comfort with change, being able to navigate and respond, managing risks and opportunities arising from the fast-paced evolution of the discipline.

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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