Associate Director - Sustainability

Mace; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and consultancy sector seeks a skilled professional to drive sustainability initiatives and client engagement. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in environmental sustainability, project management, and business development. You will lead efforts to achieve measurable outcomes for clients while promoting strategic growth and sustainability within the organization. Flexible working options are available, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Environmental & Social Sustainability.
• Experience in project or programme management.
• Financial management and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring service excellence and delivering measurable outcomes for clients.
• Achieving commercial revenue targets aligned with the annual business plan.
• Building and maintaining high-level relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental & Social Sustainability

Business development

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

BREEAM

LEED

WELL

Job description

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

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
• 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 market and/or sector.

You'll be responsible for:

• Ensuring service excellence and delivering purpose-led, measurable outcomes for clients, with a focus on climate change, social value, and biodiversity.
• Achieving commercial revenue targets aligned with the annual business plan by translating objectives into strategies for profitable and sustainable growth.
• Leading work winning efforts, bid/no-bid decisions, and maintaining awareness of client pipelines and RFPs.
• Understanding client drivers and sector standards, collaborating with sector leads to develop service offers for new and existing clients.
• Providing strategic direction and developing integrated service offers supporting project management, commercial management, and business advisory services.
• Reporting on bids and maintaining up-to-date records in business development systems.
• Building and maintaining high-level relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners, and representing Mace at events to enhance visibility.
• Ensuring projects are properly resourced, with a focus on future pipeline and growth, and promoting sector contributions to the company’s strategic priorities, especially regarding carbon metrics and sustainability.
• Sharing knowledge, insights, and thought leadership from the sector.
• Working collaboratively on the net zero carbon transition, managing associated emissions and reductions during project delivery.

You'll need to have:

• Expertise in Environmental & Social Sustainability.
• Experience in project or programme management.
• Business development and work-winning skills.
• Financial management and reporting capabilities.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Industry-specific knowledge relevant to the role.
• Stakeholder engagement skills across multiple levels.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Ability to influence and manage relationships effectively.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent.

You'll also have:

• Curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Presentation and storytelling skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in programme design, engagement, and strategy.
• Interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and the ability to give structured feedback.
• Negotiation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability standards, frameworks, and methodologies, including carbon accounting, embodied carbon, electrification, and green infrastructure.
• Understanding of governance, risk management, and integration of sustainability into contracts and design processes.
• Knowledge of biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and social value measurement.
• Experience with sustainability certification schemes like BREEAM, LEED, WELL, etc.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from diverse candidates. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be the best fit for this role or others within our organization.

We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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