Housing & Regeneration Lead Central & North in Birmingham

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. 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: As part of the growing number of projects within Mace, we are seeking a housing and regeneration lead who has an exceptional understanding of the sector and is seen as a market leader in their own right. You will develop the sector skill set, support regional teams and portfolio as part of our exciting development plans for growth. Mace has a growing housing and regeneration sector, working on some of the leading and most complex schemes across the UK. Joining our senior leadership team, you will work with our regional director to lead on some of the most exciting projects Mace delivers and lead this entity across our Central and Northern region.

The role will take responsibility for teams managing end-to-end delivery and performance of large and complex commissions within the public and private sector, ensuring that client objectives are met through delivery. We are seeking someone who can act as a senior point of escalation, supporting and leading in business development, financial management and operational management.

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.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will be accountable for managing, estimating, and cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans. You will lead the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will ensure that operations are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop large teams with senior direct reports, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

You’ll need to have:

• Relevant degree qualification (chartered or a similar level of professional qualification will be viewed favourably) and have transferable skills.
• Track record of business planning, business development and delivering work for public and private sector clients in the housing and regeneration sector.
• Understanding of the intricacies of an integrated service offer covering cost, procurement, strategic advisory, project and programme management, PMO, sustainability and development management services in various contractual agreements.
• Construction consultancy background in either cost management or project management.
• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

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.