Associate Director - Cost Consultancy

Mace

The Role

Overview

Lead cost consultancy for education projects, overseeing safety, cost, sustainability

Key Responsibilities

  • safety management
  • cost management
  • cost estimating
  • procurement management
  • carbon management
  • operations management

Tasks

-You will be a managing 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 manage Cost Consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders. -You will manage the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans. -You will manage estimating, and cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans. -You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. -You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. -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 manage the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. -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 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 manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Requirements

  • mrics
  • quantity surveying
  • health & safety
  • sustainability
  • commercial acumen
  • value engineering

What You Bring

-Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. -You will possess sound technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. -Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent). -Directing and management experience of large, diverse teams. -Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on -Strong commercial and financial acumen. -Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. -Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.

The Company

About Mace

-Founded in 1990 by ex-Bovis professionals aiming to overhaul a confrontational construction sector. -Headquartered in London. -Delivers iconic projects such as skyscrapers and transport networks. -Known for projects like the London Eye, The Shard, and Dubai’s record-breaking Ferris wheel. -Specializes in sectors including arts, defence, energy & utilities, transport, and stadiums. -Blends consultancy services with hands-on construction delivery. -Managing programs such as Ontario’s Metrolinx rail tunnel.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Infrastructure

Transport

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Logistics

Energy

Mechanical

Electrical

Public Health

Defence and National Security

Health and Life Sciences

Mobility

Resilience

Technology

Manufacturing

Renewable Energy

Net Zero Carbon Solutions