Associate Director - Sustainability Carbon Lead

Mace; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. This role directs responsible business outcomes and drives climate action across infrastructure projects.

You will compile Scope 1–3 emissions, embed carbon metrics in procurement, and lead decarbonisation initiatives while fostering client relationships and market growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience compiling and interpreting Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions under the GHG Protocol.
• Chartered or professionally accredited.
• Experience embedding carbon metrics in procurement.
• Knowledge of EPDs and infrastructure materials.
• Proficient in whole-life carbon and LCA tools.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and technical communication.
• Supports decarbonisation, innovation and capability development.

Responsibilities

• Directing responsible business outcomes, delivering measurable client value.
• Driving revenue growth and sustainable sector performance.
• Directing work winning, bids and strategic pipeline decisions.
• Building strong senior client and partner relationships.
• Shaping integrated service offers across Mace disciplines.
• Championing climate action, social value and biodiversity outcomes.
• Ensuring effective resourcing, capability and future talent planning.
• Promoting sector insight, thought leadership and best practice.
• Representing Mace externally, enhancing profile and market presence.
• Supporting net zero transition and carbon reduction objectives.

Skills

GHG Protocol experience

Stakeholder engagement

Technical communication

Carbon metrics in procurement

Life cycle assessment

Environmental reporting

Education

Chartered status

Tools

LCA software

Whole-life carbon tools

EPD knowledge

Job description

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.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Directing responsible business outcomes, delivering measurable client value.
• Driving revenue growth and sustainable sector performance.
• Directing work winning, bids and strategic pipeline decisions.
• Building strong senior client and partner relationships.
• Shaping integrated service offers across Mace disciplines.
• Championing climate action, social value and biodiversity outcomes.
• Ensuring effective resourcing, capability and future talent planning.
• Promoting sector insight, thought leadership and best practice.
• Representing Mace externally, enhancing profile and market presence.
• Supporting net zero transition and carbon reduction objectives.

You’ll Need To Have

• 8+ years’ experience of compiling and interpreting Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 emissions under GHG Protocol as they relate to infrastructure projects, including construction activities, materials, energy use, supply chains and where 3rd parties been engaged.
• Chartered or professionally accredited.
• Experience embedding carbon metrics in procurement.
• Knowledge of EPDs and infrastructure materials.
• Proficient in whole-life carbon and LCA tools.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and technical communication.
• Supports decarbonisation, innovation and capability development.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

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