Assistant Cost Consultant - Rail

Overview

Support cost planning, estimating, procurement and post‑contract cost management for rail projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost reporting
• cost variance
• cost planning
• value management
• feasibility study
• procurement

Tasks

-Helping ensures the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client. -Helping ensures that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively. -Helping ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed. -Supporting estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan. -Applying the value management techniques at the outset of a project. -Supporting in conducting feasibility studies and benchmarking -Assisting in the development of new business opportunities with existing and new clients. -Helping ensure that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively. -Supporting the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.

Requirements

• degree
• mrics
• cost planning
• budgeting
• estimating
• client liaison

What You Bring

-Highly numerate, accurate and focused on detail. -Being a valued interface with client and other consultants at all project stages. -A degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent. -Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS or working towards (Not essential). -Knowledge of the typical industry contract forms and procurement routes -Ability to build excellent relationships with clients, design teams and stakeholders. -Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience. -Previous experience working for a cost consultancy practice or main contractor within Infrastructure sectors

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Benefits

-Safety first - Going home safe and well

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.

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