Strategic Sustainability Director

1 month ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Mace Full time

Role Overview

Mace, a pioneering consultancy firm, is seeking an experienced Sustainability Strategist to lead their defence and national security sector. This senior role will oversee projects and programs, driving Mace's ambition to reduce client carbon emissions by 10 million tonnes, generate £700m in societal value, and deliver 500 hectares of new biodiversity net gain by 2026.

About the Company

Mace is redefining the boundaries of ambition, prioritizing responsible development and transformative impact globally. As a consultant, you'll be part of a unique combination of leading-edge expertise and project delivery consultancy, unlocking potential in every project.

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of client climate change, sustainability, and social value strategies on individual projects, ensuring outcomes and delivery by project teams.
  • Manage a team of sustainability professionals, fostering innovation and technical expertise in areas like waste management, energy reduction, and sustainable buildings.
  • Promote best practices and proactively address key sustainability issues with stakeholders, including design teams, contractors, and regulators.
  • Contribute to work winning through bid support, innovation, client liaison, upskilling colleagues, and external profile-raising of Mace services.
  • Support Mace's drive for leadership in climate change and sustainability, translating technical topics into actionable insights.

Your Qualifications

  • Demonstrate excellent knowledge of sustainable building design, embodied and operational carbon reduction, and energy efficiency in new build and refurbishment projects.
  • Proven experience in driving design teams to respond to environmental constraints and opportunities, maximizing positive environmental benefits.
  • Expertise in one or more sustainability topics, such as waste management, water conservation, energy reduction, responsible sourcing, or building design.

Your Benefits

Mace offers a competitive salary range of £80,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements, and a dynamic work environment that supports your career development.



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