Associate Director - Stakeholder Management

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.

The project\: We are seeking an experienced Associate Director - Stakeholder Management and Communications to lead stakeholder engagement, communications, consents and interface management on a major aviation infrastructure programme.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role on a complex, high-profile project, working with senior client representatives, delivery partners, regulatory bodies and key stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

As a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you will establish and lead stakeholder management strategies that support programme delivery, manage risk, and enhance collaboration across a diverse and dynamic project environment.

Reporting into programme leadership, you will be responsible for directing the Stakeholder Management and Communications function across the programme, ensuring effective engagement strategies are developed and delivered throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors and senior leadership teams to influence decision-making, manage stakeholder expectations and drive alignment across complex interfaces.

 You’ll be responsible for:

• Directing the Stakeholder Management and Communications team across a major infrastructure programme.
• Developing and implementing stakeholder engagement, communications, consents and interface management strategies.
• Acting as the senior subject matter expert, providing strategic advice to clients and project leadership teams.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, regulatory bodies, local authorities, delivery partners and community representatives.
• Managing stakeholder-related risks, issues and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation where required.
• Establishing governance, reporting and performance measures across stakeholder management activities.
• Supporting programme planning, change management and decision-making through effective stakeholder insight and engagement.
• Ensuring all activities are delivered in compliance with client requirements, organisational standards and relevant regulations.
• Managing, mentoring and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Supporting business growth activities, bid opportunities and the development of best practice across the wider organisation.

 You’ll need to have:

• You are a strategic stakeholder leader who thrives in complex infrastructure environments and has a proven track record of delivering successful engagement programmes on major projects.
• Extensive experience leading stakeholder management and communications functions on large-scale construction or infrastructure programmes.
• Significant experience developing stakeholder engagement, communications, consents and interface management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of project delivery lifecycles and the interaction between stakeholders, risk, programme controls and delivery teams.
• Experience working within highly regulated and complex environments.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to engage and manage senior stakeholders, including executive and C-suite level audiences.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of business development and project-winning activities.
• The ability to manage ambiguity, navigate challenging situations and maintain positive outcomes under pressure.
• Minimum 10 years' experience leading stakeholder management and communications services on major construction or infrastructure programmes.
• Demonstrable experience delivering complex stakeholder engagement strategies across large, multifunctional project environments.
• Chartered status, professional accreditation, or membership of a relevant professional institution such as the Association for Project Management (APM) or equivalent.
• Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on one of the region's most significant infrastructure programmes.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where people can thrive.
• Career development and progression opportunities within a global organisation.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on a complex, high-profile programme shaping future connectivity and growth.

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.

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