Associate Director - Sustainability Carbon Lead
About this role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.
Responsible for directing and managing Responsible Business activities, teams, and client service delivery within Construct, Consult, Operate engine in a global market and/or sector.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Directing responsible business outcomes, delivering measurable client value.
- Driving revenue growth and sustainable sector performance.
- Directing work winning, bids and strategic pipeline decisions.
- Building strong senior client and partner relationships.
- Shaping integrated service offers across Mace disciplines.
- Championing climate action, social value and biodiversity outcomes.
- Ensuring effective resourcing, capability and future talent planning.
- Promoting sector insight, thought leadership and best practice.
- Representing Mace externally, enhancing profile and market presence.
- Supporting net zero transition and carbon reduction objectives.
You’ll need to have:
- 8+ years’ experience of compiling and interpreting Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 emissions under GHG Protocol as they relate to infrastructure projects, including construction activities, materials, energy use, supply chains and where 3rd parties been engaged.
- Chartered or professionally accredited.
- Experience embedding carbon metrics in procurement.
- Knowledge of EPDs and infrastructure materials.
- Proficient in whole-life carbon and LCA tools.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and technical communication.
- Supports decarbonisation, innovation and capability development.
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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 with-in the role.
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Company at a glance
Mace Consult launched as a new and independent business on 5 March 2026, through a carve-out from Mace Group.
Mace Consult and Mace Construct are now two independent businesses following the completion of a majority investment in Mace Consult by Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
Mace Consult will continue to grow and develop under the Mace name, leveraging the strength of the brand’s global reputation in delivering exceptional programme and project delivery.
Mace Construct will rebrand later in 2026.
Until Mace Construct rebrands, we will continue to post news, views and achievements from both businesses on this LinkedIn account.
Learn more about the transaction and what this means for the future of Mace Consult on our website.
Top Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Hybrid working options
- Part-time working options
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