Operations Director - Development 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.

We are seeking an accomplished Operations Director (Development) to provide leadership of a major academic and multi-phase mixed use development project in Oxfordshire. This senior role will oversee a Development Management Office (DMO) model on behalf of our private sector Client and be responsible for the successful delivery of the project business plan.

This is a strategic, client-facing leadership role, suited to a commercially astute development professional with a strong track record of leading major regeneration programmes of scale. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track-record successfully managing large internal and external teams, delivering multi-phase mixed use developments and working on projects which contain major third-level academic components.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Oversight, leadership and accountability for the performance of a large multi-disciplinary team (masterplan and project architects, civil and structural engineers, MEP, town planning, cost management, project management, transport planning, townscape and heritage etc).
• Acting as the face and representative of Mace with the Client, key stakeholders and partners.
• Ensuring adherence and delivery of the Project Business Plan - including successful budget and programme performance.
• Working with the local planning authority/unitary authority, other public and statutory representatives to secure a successful planning outcome.
• Providing executive-level assurance over development appraisals, investment cases, financial models and cashflow forecasts, ensuring robust recommendations for senior client stakeholders and governance boards.
• Working with various prospective occupiers, third-party funders, property managers and prospective partners to unlock a thriving new development quarter.

You’ll need to have:

• Significant senior leadership experience in client-side development management, working in complex and demanding multi-stakeholder environments, a track-record of leading for multi-project and complex programmes.
• Strong commercial leadership capability, including financial appraisal, business planning, commercial governance, account performance and confident engagement with senior stakeholders.
• Deep UK development market knowledge, mixed-use and regeneration schemes, with the credibility to advise clients at strategic and operational levels.
• A relevant degree and evidence of continuing professional development; professional qualification such as RICS or equivalent is desirable.
• An ability to based on site in Oxford for at least three (3 no.) days per week.
• Confidence and credibility dealing with senior public sector and private sector leaders.

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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