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:

We’re seeking a dynamic State Lead for Queensland, based in our Brisbane office, to lead and inspire a diverse team of consultants and leaders. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile projects, driving commercial success, and shaping our strategic direction in QLD. As an experienced professional in project and programme management field, you’ll bring a strong client focus, proven commercial acumen and extensive experience in the oversight of large capital infrastructure programmes and project delivery.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

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 be the relationship owner and primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities.
You will be responsible for key client relationship management, including generating live prospects and leads.

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organizational and legislative compliance obligations.
You will directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
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 your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
You will use your network to identify talent, lead recruitment, and manage the development, retention and mobility of people, and support our people to achieve their highest potential.

You’ll need to have:

Demonstrating positive and visible leadership that aligns with our Mace values, the face of our QLD business both internally and in the local market.
Effectively delivering the business P and L in line with target budgets.
Contributing to the development of the broader business strategy, delivering commercially successful projects and engaging with clients.
Efficient resource management across our markets and portfolios including recruitment, retention and people engagement.
Supporting the business management systems and health, safety and wellbeing culture while ensuring the wellbeing of the team, in line with relevant legislation.
Taking project directorship roles in state significant projects and providing support and guidance to comply with legislative and Mace policies and procedures.
Extensive sector and/or market-specific experience, knowledge and contacts.
Extensive experience in successful delivery of major programmes, through all phases.
Leadership and management experience and capability to lead a large team.
Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable level of role knowledge, (or equivalent).
Appropriate construction skills certification scheme (CSCS) card (or global equivalent).
MAPM/MRICS/MICE.
Member Chartered Institute of Buildings.
Membership of Association of Project Management.
Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Member of Institute of Civil Engineers.
Proven experience and track-record for delivering major programmes.
Advanced technical understanding of programme management practices, controls, programme governance and programme procedures.
Full budgetary oversight (external programme budget and internal fee budget).
Advanced risk and opportunity management/practitioner.
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills across estimating, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, financial controls and reporting, across the project lifecycle.
Contract literate to a good standard.
Performance management to ensure a high-performance culture is maintained.

You’ll also have:

Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the programme management sector.
Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
Leadership and management experience of 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.
You have deep experience in the consulting market, and you have led teams delivering quality professional services that enhance the business’s reputation in the market.
You enjoy and have substantial experience leading successful teams that deliver high standards for your clients and run effective projects.
You will have both a personal and professional passion for the business development with an excellent track record at in delivering projects in a commercial/consultancy environment
An inclusive leadership style.
Tertiary qualifications in engineering or built environment.
Demonstrable record of writing proposals and winning work, ideally within the health and social infrastructure, energy, infrastructure, transport or defence markets.
Ability to develop tactical strategies that are aligned with our business goals and that are adaptive to change.
Knowledge of current professional standards and innovations guaranteeing high levels of safety in project design and delivery, supported by quality checking and verification activities.
Passionate to continuously build capability and innovation.
Acting as the public face of the programme to external stakeholders.
Advanced competency and understanding of current health safety executive (HSE) (or local equivalent) regulations.
Relevant and commensurate technical, leadership and management qualifications.
Established and effective industry/sector wide network of clients, consultants and contractors.
Advanced knowledge of consultancy/construction, infrastructure and property sectors.
Proven innovator with a track-record of creating and implementing high-value innovations and better approaches/ways of working.
Highly regarded across the relevant sector/market and operating at the highest level of compliance.
Involves suppliers and key players in their business area, in improving core processes.
Setting new standards of health, safety and wellbeing in their business area.
Utilizing personal and industry network competencies to promote, support and drive construction to production, digital and data and low carbon innovations.
Has spent time in both a consultancy and a construction environment.
Highly effective communicator/presenter and ability to interface with senior government officials and other senior stakeholders with significant gravitas.
Ability to capture the audience and clearly transmit the position/message.
Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with key stakeholders.
Effective appraisal/analytical skills to support skilled negotiations, problem solving, or conflict resolution.
Developing and maintaining excellent professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Growth mindset that promotes curiosity, high quality contribution and team collaboration.
Encourages sharing of best practice and lessons learnt between teams.
Encourages awareness of colleagues from different technical, social and cultural backgrounds.
Uses enthusiasm to focus team on achieving improved programme performance.
Encourages sharing of best practice and lessons learnt between teams.
Encourages awareness of colleagues from different technical, social and cultural backgrounds.

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 organization.

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

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

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