Senior Net Zero Manager - Private Sector in London

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

We are looking for an experienced Net Zero Senior Manager with a strong building services background to lead the delivery on our increasing number of Net Zero carbon projects and programmes across the Private Sector. The successful candidate will join our existing Net Zero Retrofit team within the c.175 people strong Responsible Business Team.

The role will involve leading Net Zero projects with the responsibility for a multidisciplinary team to deliver Net Zero Roadmaps for our clients, be client facing and with responsibility for managing the client relationship and ensuring high quality outcomes are successfully delivered. You will work with both internal and external project and design teams to deliver high quality clear and deliverable Net Zero Roadmaps for our clients to achieve their goals and ambitions.

Our Net Zero Retrofit team includes energy managers, architects, mechanical and electrical engineers, energy auditors and energy modelers. We deliver Net Zero projects and programmes nationally and globally for public and private sectors including government departments, local authorities and private developers.

A key element to this role is to be able to take complicated technical engineering topics and communicate them in a clear and effective manner which enables key stakeholders to make decisions. This role will be based out of our London office with site and client visits and a circa three days office/client site and two days working from home. We are also open to discussing flexible and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing the delivery of our Net Zero Retrofit Service offer on projects through the development of Net Zero Roadmaps/Programmes for individual buildings through to global property portfolios.
• Project leadership of a team of Net Zero consultants to deliver measurable outcomes for our clients through service excellence.
• Client facing role leading project delivery and support in the growth of existing and development of new accounts.
• Supporting Net Zero work winning through expanding existing client relationships and providing bid support.
• Conducting Net Zero audits to deliver Net Zero feasibility studies and delivery strategies, including detailed energy and carbon saving calculations.
• Detailed energy data analysis.
• Researching new low carbon system/technology opportunities to meet clients’ unique requirements.
• Incorporating financial analysis into Net Zero Roadmaps/Retrofit Strategies.
• Reporting on asset performance against both client and industry targets (SBTi, NZCBS, etc.) and conducting CRREM analysis.
• Providing technical assurance in reviewing contractor’s proposals and advising on subsequent design developments during the pre and post-tender stage.
• Providing Net Zero advice and support to address the major issues of sustainability with all relevant stakeholders and upskilling the project teams you work with.
• Supporting the digitization of Mace’s Net Zero Retrofit service.
• Championing sustainability, being a leader and encouraging behavioural change throughout the business.
• Upskilling of colleagues and external profile-raising of Mace/Mace services.
• Representing Mace at relevant forums, working groups, and client presentations.
• Line management with responsibility for upskilling and career development.
• Innovating and championing best practice, clearly communicating benefits and results to colleagues and clients.

You’ll need to have:

• Strong engineering (Building Services) background with more than 5 years of experience.
• Detailed knowledge of building energy systems and energy reduction opportunities across a range of different building types and sectors.
• Proven track record of delivering net zero roadmaps/energy audits with measurable outcomes.
• Strong experience working with clients to identify their goals and requirements, carbon reduction opportunity identification and strategies in the built environment.
• Proven client relationship management and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills and the ability to translate your strong technical knowledge into clear actions to articulate the value of Net Zero.
• Relevant tertiary qualification - Professional memberships (e.g., EMA, CIBSE, ASHRAE, EI, GRI, CISL, post graduate degree).
• Strong 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.
• Track record of client account management and work winning.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Problem solver with the ability to think laterally and adapt previous experience and solutions to new project/programme contexts.
• Be a proactive, self-motivated individual who can work independently and complete all stages of a net zero roadmap with minimal support and oversight.
• Be familiar with industry frameworks such as SBTI, NZCBS, CRREM, RIBA.

Our values:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

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