Senior Cost Consultant

Description

• You will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will manage the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
• You will be an 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 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 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.
• You will support the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans.
• You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
• You will manage cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans to clients and internal stakeholders.
• You will manage other Cost Consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Experience of managing parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• You will manage teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
• Commercial and financial acumen.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance