Senior Sustainability Manager - Fit Out Division Lead

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Senior Sustainability Manager - Fit Out Division Lead

Sector: Environment
Role: Senior Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in June subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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.

The project: Join our Responsible Business team as the leader of the Fit Out division within the Fit Out + Retrofit Sector of our Construct Engine. You will manage sustainability activities, including project oversight, resource management, and sustainability work-winning initiatives.

You will report directly to the Head of Responsible Business (Construct) and the Senior Leadership Team of the Fit Out + Retrofit Sector. While the role will report into the Responsible Business practice group, the P&L will sit with the Business Unit, so there will be a requirement to work collaboratively to manage the market and/or sector interfaces effectively and in the best interests of Mace.

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:

• Leadership: Lead the division by introducing new ideas, challenging the status quo, and advancing our sustainability offerings.
• Strategic Planning: Develop annual sustainability business plan aligned with the division, sector, and Mace Responsible Business priorities.
• Project Oversight: Provide comprehensive oversight to live projects within the division. Support allocated sustainability managers in meeting all targets.
• Team Development: Foster their professional growth by providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for development.
• Resource Management: Collaborate with the other division lead and sector leads to manage sustainability team resources.
• Bid Management: Develop compelling sustainability content for division bids and confidently present at tender interviews.
• Horizon Scanning: Proactively monitor and analyse sustainability-related topics and trends.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Form and maintain strong, senior working relationships at the highest levels in client organisations.
• Compliance: Ensure that all division projects adhere to client requirements and relevant legislation.
• Service Excellence: Take accountability for delivering exceptional service and ensuring Construct Engine satisfaction.

You'll need to have:

• Demonstrated track record in sustainability work within the construction industry.
• Relevant degree and membership in an environmental or sustainability body (e.g., IEMA, CIBSE, etc.).
• Excellent understanding of green building certifications (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, LEED, NABERS).
• Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical topics into layperson language.

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 within the role.

Company:

If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us.

At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits.

We want our employees to thrive and achieve their highest potential. We are passionate about creating an environment that provides opportunities for the most stimulating and fulfilling careers.

Reward and recognition:

We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes:

• 22 days of holiday, plus two ‘Mace Days’
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Highly competitive maternity and paternity package
• Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees
• Annual health screening
• Private medical insurance
• Continuous on the job training and development

We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life.

At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves.