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
Client focus - Deliver on our promise
Integrity - Always do the right thing
Create opportunity - For our people to excel

The social value senior manager will provide assistance to the head of sustainability in leading the project's sustainability agenda, facilitating collaboration with all the project directorate functions to identify and realise opportunities for the project to be more sustainable, efficient and innovative. The role holder will be required to provide support in the establishment of the sustainability function within the project directorate and will work cross functionally and with contractor(s) and consultants to help capture market leading social value solutions that are innovative and remain efficient throughout the project's lifecycle. The role holder shall assist in the establishment of the sustainability, efficiency and innovation performance metrics based on the stated objectives for the project using relevant global benchmarks and leading practice while also providing support in overseeing the design and implementation of the performance measurement framework to enable the project to achieve or outperform those targets.

You'll be responsible for:

Support the design of social value programmes and activities.
Identify opportunities to enhance social value and advise accordingly.
Support the procurement process to maximise social value.
Identify social value KPI’s and processes to monitor delivery.
Support non-financial reporting of social value.
Set targets, measure and report the social value created through a course of a construction project.
Ensure social value responsibilities are executed efficiently by consultants and contractors.
Contribute to social value by promoting diversity of employment and skills.
Create economic valuation reports using agreed frameworks.
Manage social value monitoring and support sustainability reporting requirements for the project.
Identify and produce case studies to assist with communicating best practice.

You’ll need to have:

5 - 10+ years’ experience with 5+ years’ experience embedding sustainability and efficiency into high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity.
Experience interpreting business strategy and determining innovative solutions which support strategy implementation.
Tangible experience of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural/engineering/construction sectors.
Proven track record of embedding lean manufacturing, sustainability and continuous improvement methods.
Experience implementing value management and benefits realisation approaches and methodologies within a major capital programme environment.
Previous experience working in a comparable consultancy environment, or with a client or contractor organization.
Knowledge of policy and procedure implementation.
Ability to manage technical outputs to drive efficiency.
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service.
Creative thinker able to proactively answer questions and identify solutions.
Good understanding of the latest social value drivers, policies and delivery mechanisms.
Knowledge of non-financial value reporting frameworks and economic valuation.
Passion and drive to maximise social value in the built environment.
Calm and professional manner.
Effective problem solver and negotiator.
Solid administration and IT skills – advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher.
Able to liaise with people at all levels.
Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders.
Be self-motivated and able to self-manage.
Empathetic listening skills.
Reliable and committed.
Strong interpersonal skills with a flexible approach to different work environments.

You'll also have:

BEng/BA/BSC in a related discipline ideally from science or engineering discipline.
Degree/diploma/certification in sustainability.
Level 9 Masters in relevant field would be advantageous.
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing.

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.
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Social Value Senior Manager

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