Director Technical Services - Rail

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.

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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.

We are seeking a dynamic director technical service to lead our technical initiatives. This role will provide both strategic and tactical leadership in the development and compliance of our technical reviews.

Your expertise will play a critical role in guaranteeing the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our assets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance operational excellence.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are :

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.

You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.

You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise :

You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.

You will be responsible for implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including people, organisation, process, information and technology.

You will promote and influence quality and service excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.

Responsible for the system-wide technical development, including reviews of feasibility studies, detailed design, taking into consideration condition, and asset management standards and assures compliance to standards.

Prepare and direct proposals of proposed deviations and non-compliances with respect to relevant technical and engineering standards.

Act as the lead within specialized delivery, technical advisory teams for technical matters.

Lead in collaboration with the system engineering assurance team, engineering and asset management agency divisions, commercial and delivery teams, external stakeholders, and regulators.

Manage complex asset class (or) systemwide technical issues and risks, facilitates effective conflict resolution, and communicates with intra-agency divisions, regulators, contracted partners, and other external stakeholders.

Provide expert technical recommendations, helping to implement improvements as needed to optimize asset performance and minimize lifecycle / operational costs.

Build collaborative relationships with senior organizational leadership and stakeholders.

Lead strategic initiatives and directs research efforts to support and enhance technical planning, policy development, and operational decision-making.

Create an appetite for industry excellence and exceptional quality standards in the development and implementation of services and transportation solutions.

Lead, justify, and recommend process improvements and areas for whole lifecycle cost / benefits and overall optimization of whole life investment decision-making.

Participate in senior management team meetings, presentations, committees, and delegate division representation to other operating committees.

Create a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be a best company to work for .

Integrity - Always do the right thing :

You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.

You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.

You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel :

You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.

You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.

You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes.

You’ll need to have :

University degree in engineering, architecture, and / or rail sector and related industry experience, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.

Demonstrated senior leadership experience in asset class / system-wide function program / project management, engineering, and delivery, testing and commissioning, operations, and maintenance of railway transit systems or related industries.

Proficient in project management principles and practices.

Proficient in the planning, validation, acceptance testing, transition to operations, and hand back of rail or related industry infrastructure.

Proficient in standards development, management, and control.

Proficient in oversight, evaluation, and assurance of system integration.

Proficient in design engineering and construction access requirements, rail corridor access and isolation planning and implementation

Experienced in collaborating with industry experts and technical teams.

Experienced in evaluating design solutions against recommended best practices and standards.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex asset class or system-wide technical issues and risks.

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.

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