Regulatory And Environmental Lead

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:

This major national rail programme is focused on delivering a modern, electrified high-speed corridor that will strengthen connectivity between key urban centres. The scheme aims to significantly reduce journey times, enhance passenger capacity, and support long term decarbonisation goals. Development is progressing toward phased delivery over the next decade.

Oversees and delivers project and programme management activities for external clients, providing analysis and leadership to strengthen plans, processes and outcomes. Manages day‑to‑day delivery against objectives and KPIs, and where required

You'll Be Responsible For:

• Lead safe, high quality and compliant project delivery, championing wellbeing, inclusivity and robust HSW standards.
• Oversee end to end project management for key assignments, ensuring alignment with client expectations, programme and budget.
• Uphold ethical, commercial and strategic leadership, supporting long term business sustainability.
• Develop and empower teams, fostering collaboration, innovation and best practice across stakeholders.
• Supervise end to end project delivery, managing programme, budget, risks and stakeholder expectations from inception to completion.
• Drive collaboration across client, consultant and contractor teams, ensuring quality, safety and wellbeing remain central.
• Provide subject matter expertise, applying best practice, digital approaches and continuous improvement.
• Manage senior team members while supporting strategic initiatives, sustainability goals and wider business responsibilities.

You’ll Need To Have:

• Professional accreditation (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent) with relevant technical qualifications.
• Proven project management expertise across property or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management capability.
• Leadership experience with sound HSE knowledge and commitment to sustainability.

Note: The estimated salary for this position is $250,000 - 300,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Our Values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

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 with-in the role.

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