At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that bring 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 leverage our practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock potential in every project.
The Sustainability Manager for the Mace Responsible Business team will lead the development of client climate change, sustainability, and social value strategies on projects. This includes defining project outcomes and ensuring their delivery by the project team. The role involves promoting innovation in sustainability topics such as waste, energy, water, responsible sourcing, and sustainable buildings.
Our values shape our approach and the people we seek to join us:
* 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:
* Applying excellent knowledge of sustainable building design, including embodied and operational carbon, energy reduction, and NZC strategies, in new build and refurbishment projects.
* Driving design teams to understand and respond to environmental constraints and opportunities.
* Expertise in sustainability topics such as waste, water, energy, carbon, responsible sourcing, biodiversity, etc.
* Translating technical topics into layperson language and articulating their value.
* Representing Mace at relevant forums and through presentations.
* Championing sustainability and encouraging behavioral change within the business.
* Developing and communicating innovation and best practices.
* Supporting bid processes with strong business acumen.
* Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
* Performing other ad hoc duties as required.
You’ll need to have:
* A degree in a relevant environmental or science subject.
* Experience in project, contractor, stakeholder engagement, or employment & skills requirements.
* Experience in developing or implementing environmental management systems.
* Practical experience in sectors such as infrastructure (rail, highways).
* Project management skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
You’ll also have:
* A calm and professional manner.
* Problem-solving and negotiation skills.
* Strong IT skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
* Persuasion and stakeholder influence skills.
* Self-motivation and good self-management.
* Empathetic listening skills.
* Reliability and commitment.
* Interpersonal skills with flexibility.
Mace is an inclusive employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Even if you do not meet all criteria, you may still be the best fit for this role or others within our organization.
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