Business Unit Director - Local & Regional Government & Communities

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our local and regional government and communities business, part of our Cities and Place market. This senior leadership position is responsible for driving integrated consultancy services - including project, programme, and construction management across the UK and Europe.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing the development and delivery of the local and regional government business plan, budget, resource plans, and pipeline.
• Providing strategic direction across key service lines\: project, programme, and construction management, PMO, planning, cost and commercial, and business advisory.
• Building and managing large, diverse teams, fostering collaboration and effective communication with colleagues, suppliers, partners, and clients.
• Securing new business opportunities and drive growth across the sector and geographies.
• Ensuring robust resource planning, supporting training, development, and progression within the market.
• Representing Mace externally as an innovative leader, building strong relationships at C-suite and senior client levels.
• Identifying, managing, and mitigating business risks while delivering service excellence and achieving balanced scorecard KPIs.

You’ll need to have:

• You are a respected leader with board-level experience, a background in real estate and infrastructure, and a proven ability to deliver strategic growth, and lead multidisciplinary teams.

If you would like to make a confidential enquiry, please contact Joanne Clapp in the recruitment team.

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 with-in the role. 

Please contact Joanne Clapp in the TA team for a full job description - joanne.clapp@macegroup.com

Closing date 31st January

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