Associate Director

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

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:

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.You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise:

You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.You will direct preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.You will proactively identify costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients.Directs the coordination and delivery of a sub programme (or smaller programme) and oversees the implementation of project strategies, providing direction and monitoring delivery in alignment with overall vision and objectives.Implements appropriate programme delivery environment including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology.Responsible for providing cost management services to achieve completion of projects. Responsible for managing a large team to deliver key outcomes contributing to strategic development. Provides leadership & direction to team members.Responsible for improving performance from the bid baseline by optimizing resources and monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating activities, systems, and methodologies. Defines the relationship ownership and is the primary contact for Mace BUD engagement.Directs and maintains exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, governance, risk, stakeholder management and programme compliance standards.Focus on delivering programme benefits and outcomes.Maintains programme documentation, including process and procedures, plans, reports, registers, and lessons learned.Creates a high-performing and inclusive team environment that encourages contribution and recognition.Engenders, promotes, and influences quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.Ensures the programme is operating an effective risk management strategy with appropriate management actions and risk treatments established.Proactively conveys and connects the wider business strategy to the programme team and promoting the associated initiatives.Networks and utilises the full depth and knowledge of the Mace Group and Centres of Excellence to support the programme delivery, actively promoting knowledge share with others.Ensures operations are commercially viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives (including debt collection) and meeting rganisational and legislative compliance obligations.Builds and maintains internal and external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies, and other stakeholders) to foster growth and increase networks, developing internal and external communication.Adapts the full benefits of Construction to Production (C2P), Net Zero Carbon, and Digital & Data innovation.Promotes Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework. Supports the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.Manages a number of Senior Managers, Managers and Assistant Managers.Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.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.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre, and Knowledge Hub.You will lead Cost Consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

You'll need to have:

MCIOB / MAPM/MRICS/MICE (or local equivalent).Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.Proven experience and track-record of successful programme delivery (in both construction and pre-construction phases).Ability to build a high performing team environment.Leads others effectively, gives clear direction and supports others to grow their careers.Mentors and develops others, sharing knowledge and experience.Adapts and reacts well to changing priorities and requirements.Demonstrates a growth mindset and explores innovative approaches, in pursuit of a better way.Takes responsibility for their actions, leads by example and acts in an ethical, legal and responsible way.Recognises and activity pursues the collective power of diverse and inclusive teams. Champions inclusivity.Builds enduring relationships with colleagues and clients within and outside of Mace.Links personal and team development for the benefit of the business.Celebrates the small wins and the major milestones - making colleagues feel proud and bolstering morale.Proven experience and track-record as a sub programme or smaller programme lead.Technical understanding of programme management. practices, controls, programme governance and programme procedures.Budgetary oversight (external programme budget and internal fee budget)Risk & opportunity management experience/practitioner.Strong problem solving and analytical skills across cost, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, financial controls and reporting, across the project lifecycle.Contract literate to a good standard.Competency and understanding of current Health Safety Executive (HSE).Strong communicator (verbal and written), presentation and relationship manager.Confident presenter: ability to clearly transmit the position/message.Effective appraisal/analytical skills to support negotiations and problem solving.Develops and maintains professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Growth mindset that promotes curiosity, high quality contribution and team collaboration.Role models Mace values and behaviours.Encourages sharing of best practice and lessons learnt between teams.Uses enthusiasm to focus team on achieving improved programme performance.

You'll also have:

Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent). Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.Strong Bidding and business development experience. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction. Management experience within large, diverse teams.Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the 'Refer a friend' feature found within the relevant job.

---