Associate Director - Cost Consultancy - MEP

Overview

Lead MEP cost consultancy, overseeing full‑cycle cost management and team leadership

Key Responsibilities

• safety
• procurement
• cost planning
• cost management
• carbon reduction
• compliance

Tasks

-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 lead the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. -You will lead on estimating, and cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans. -You will lead cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders. -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 champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. -You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. -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 lead the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans. -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 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.

Requirements

• mrics
• mep
• sustainability
• cost management
• leadership
• stakeholder

What You Bring

-Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. -Strong knowledge of MEP systems, sustainability technology and modern methods of construction. -You will possess sound technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. -You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead high performing teams within a commercial environment. -You have good working knowledge of contracts, estimating, valuations, cost reporting and financial modelling. -Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent). -Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. -You have a track record of winning and delivering work for private and public sector property clients covering multiple sectors. -You have experience in negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels. -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. -Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.

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Benefits

-You will have a cost consultancy practice and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

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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