Social Value Senior Manager

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

The sustainability support provide assistance to the head of sustainability in leading the project's sustainability agenda, facilitating collaboration with all the project directorate functions to identify and realise opportunities for the project to be more sustainable, efficient and innovative. The role holder will be required to provide support in the establishment of the sustainability function within the project directorate and will work cross functionally and with contractor(s) and consultants to help capture market leading sustainable solutions that are innovative and remain efficient throughout the project's lifecycle. The role holder shall assist in the establishment of the sustainability, efficiency and innovation performance metrics based on the stated objectives for the project using relevant global benchmarks and leading practice while also providing support in overseeing the design and implementation of the performance measurement framework to enable the project to achieve or outperform those targets.

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

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence.
• You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the associate director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• You will support the long term development of your function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
• You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.

You’ll need to have:

• 10+ years’ experience with 5+ years’ experience embedding sustainability and efficiency into high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity.
• Experience interpreting business strategy and determining innovative solutions which support strategy implementation.
• Tangible experience of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural/engineering/construction sectors.
• Proven track record of embedding lean manufacturing, sustainability and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience implementing value management and benefits realisation approaches and methodologies within a major capital programme environment.
• Previous experience working in a comparable consultancy environment, or with a client or contractor organization.
• Knowledge of policy and procedure implementation.
• Ability to manage technical outputs to drive efficiency.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service.

You’ll also have:

• BEng/BA/BSC in a related discipline ideally from science or engineering discipline.
• Degree/diploma/certification in sustainability.
• Level 9 Masters in relevant field would be advantageous.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing.
• ISSSP, PMI, APM or equivalent would be advantageous.

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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