Sustainability Manager

Mace Group

Dublin
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

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 ourWithin 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: The sustainability Manager for the Mace Responsible Business team is essentially leading the development of client climate change, sustainability, and/or social value strategies on individual projects, including agreeing project outcomes and ensuring their delivery by the project team. Expertise and promote innovation in a particular area of sustainability, such as waste, energy/carbon, water, responsible sourcing of materials, sustainable buildings, etc.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

You’ll be responsible for:

Excellent knowledge of sustainable building design, including embodied and operational carbon and energy reduction, in new build and refurbishment projects, including programme, cost, and operational impacts of NZC strategies.

Proven track record of driving design teams to understand and respond to environmental constraints and opportunities to maximise positive environmental benefits.

Expertise in one or more sustainability topics (waste, water, energy, carbon, responsible sourcing, building design, biodiversity, etc).

Be able to translate technical topics into layperson language and articulate the value of sustainability.

Be able to represent Mace at relevant forums and through presentations to clients and working groups.

Champion sustainability and be a leader, encouraging behavioural change throughout the business.

Developing innovation and best practice, including clearly communicating these to the wider business and our clients.

As such, they must be able to translate best EMS practices from one area to another. This includes analysing reporting needs to simplify the process.

Bid support support work winning/bidding with strong business acumen.

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients and stakeholders including design team members, contractors, sub-contractors, and regulators.

Any other ad hoc duties as required.

You’ll need to have:

A degree in a relevant environmental or science subject.

Experience in project, contractor, stakeholder engagement or delivering employment & skills requirements

Experience in developing, and/or implementing environmental management systems on projects

Practical experience in the following sectors would be beneficial: Infrastructure (e.g., rail or highways).

Experience in project, contractor, stakeholder engagement, or delivering employment & skills requirements.

Experience in implementing environmental management systems on projects.

Project Management skills.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

You’ll also have:

Calm and professional manner.

The ability to effectively problem solve and negotiate.

Solid administration and IT skills – advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability 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.

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

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