Associate Director - Environment

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in February 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.

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 project:

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

Responsibilities:

1. Safety first - Going home safe and well:
   You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and project compliance standards.
2. You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
3. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

1. Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
   Ensure environment and sustainability programs are developed and delivered against agreed objectives, targets and KPI’s, including providing oversight and assurance of all project projects, advising delivery teams on preventative and corrective actions required to avoid performance shortfalls.
2. Develop and implement site-wide environmental delivery strategies e.g., environmental impact assessments and environmental permitting, site wide environmental measurement and monitoring schemes, waste management practices.
3. Develop, implement and audit of the project-wide environmental management system (EMS).
4. Input into delivery procurement processes, e.g., review and develop scopes of work, RFP and tender package documentation, employer requirements updates, tender review criteria and scoring.
5. Development of a project-wide system for verification and reporting for sustainable design features, including certification systems, within the construction phase.
6. Support the environment and sustainability component of the project assurance audit programme and data reporting systems.
7. Environment and sustainability education and awareness - develop and implement a project employee sustainability education and awareness plan, ensuring that all staff undertake relevant types of environmental and sustainability training.
8. Establish a site office baseline for environmental performance, introducing targets for improvement, appropriate KPIs and targets (e.g., office waste, water reduction).
9. Working with marketing and communications to identify Saudi CSR award programmes and target entry categories.
10. Supporting the project ESG committee with reporting of data.
11. Working on any ad-hoc HSEQ team wide relevant project activities.
12. Communicating regularly and developing strong relationships across project with delivery teams, key stakeholders, contractors, and consultants, including ability to influence at a senior level.
13. Participation in delivery project meetings and workshops, taking the initiative to communicate effectively and regularly with all teams and delivery partners.
14. Ability and willingness to work with multi-national site-based delivery teams; supporting data reporting, internal and external audit programmes, document and report preparation, review and approvals.
15. Lead environment and sustainability focused project meetings and workshops to support the delivery teams, in preparation for all major environment and sustainability deliverables.
16. Working autonomously, taking the initiative to drive deliverables and excellence in all aspects of project delivery environmental and sustainability management.
17. Communicate in a practical and non-technical manner.
18. Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations, particularly on mega and giga-construction projects in the Middle East.
19. Commitment to undertake site field visits and spending time to interact with site-based teams.
20. Ability to obtain a KSA driving license and use company provided vehicle to visit work sites and offices.

1. Integrity - Always do the right thing:
   You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
2. You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
3. 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.

1. Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
   Bachelor’s degree in an environmental-related discipline; MSc degree desirable.
2. Experience in the field of environmental management, inclusive in the GCC.
3. Experience of upholding a management role within a client, consultant or contractor organization. Professional registration with active professional membership is required.

You’ll need to have:

1. Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

What we offer:

We are committed to providing our employees with exceptional long-term career opportunities that go beyond mere job roles. We believe in cultivating a culture of growth, empowerment, and innovation, where individuals have the freedom to explore their passions and unlock their full potential. As a member of our team, you will not only be a part of an organisation at the forefront of its industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute to transformative projects, collaborate with diverse and talented professionals, and make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Join us on this exciting journey as we work together to create a legacy for Saudi Arabia, while fostering personal and professional growth for our valued employees.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

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

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