Associate Director, Asset Handover

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 of every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on Building and Infra projects.

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

You’ll be responsible for: 

• Contributes to the service line vision and the achievement of strategy through team delivery.

  
  

• Leads commissions from bidding through to close down, achieving key milestones.

  
  

• Leads the commission team to achieve agreed outputs, taking a leadership role working across multiple organisations or sectors.

  
  

• Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to implement strategy and the achievement of KPIs. 

  
  

• Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior stakeholders (up to c-suite).

  
  

• Responsible for business development and work winning, bringing together appropriate capabilities and resourcing to fulfil client needs, accountable for the performance of individual commissions. 

  
  

• Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change.

  
  

• Provides expert technical advice for services and in support of clients and commissions. 

  
  

• Leads corporate or value adding area in Advisory Services e.g. resourcing, learning and development, contract management, to support the BU Senior Leadership Team.

  
  

• Promotes the positive outcomes from advisory work to internal and external stakeholders.

  
  

• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

  
  

You’ll need to have: 

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval. 

  
  

• Master's Degree or equivalent level of postgraduate or technical study or equivalent.

  
  

• Detailed technical/industry analysis of subject matter expertise at either sector/capability level.

  
  

You’ll also have:

• Experience of leading all components of project and programme managment and delivery (policy, strategy, client environment) related to property or infrastructure.

  
  

• Considered a subject matter expert in one or more specialist capabilities e.g. financial modelling, governance, transformation, planning, business case etc.

  
  

• Ability to apply cross sector thinking.

  
  

• In depth experience and/or understanding of the role of an advisory service and how it adds value to programme and project delivery.

  
  

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.

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