Cost Consultant - Utilities

Description

• 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 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 prepare costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients.
• Identifying and generating business development opportunities with existing clients.
• Prepares financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
• You will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, and in accordance with the terms contracts agreed with contractors.
• Works 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.
• Identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor.
• You will manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advises on administration of the terms of construction works or services contracts.
• Prepares contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
• Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM.
• Managing and developing Graduate Trainees and/or Assistant Cost Consultants.
• 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.
• Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Developing experience of managing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manages a team of professional roles (may include support roles), driving performance and results, whilst delivering performance management, technical development and coaching.
• 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 develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and seek opportunities to implement improved working practices.
• You will be prepare contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.
• Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Manages stakeholders.
• Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Detailed knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
• Understanding of present-day issues such as Sustainability, Social Value and Carbon Reduction.
• Developed commercial and financial acumen.
• Ability to be effective communicator with all stakeholders.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Digitally Competent.
• Understanding different types of contract including the method of measurement.
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Strong understanding of industry best practice.
• Negotiation skills.
• Experience in most forms of contract.
• Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices. Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s.
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
• Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consult.
• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/market of project/role.
• You will use problem solving and analytical skills for resolving contract and procurement issues within the consultancy pratice.
• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• Proven experience in commercial management.
• Proven experience in areas such as risk management and change control management.
• Analytical skills.
• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration and Contract Management.
• Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.
• Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance