Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy (Corporate Real Estate)

About the Role

• Manage consistent cost management across multiple projects. • Oversee cost planning, benchmarking and commercial governance. • Maintain accurate cost databases and ensure data integrity. • Deliver clear cost reports and insights to stakeholders. • Track trends, accruals, commitments and change control. • Build forecasts to assess programme performance. • Ensure compliance with policies and industry standards. • Lead teams, drive improvement and support net‑zero goals. • Communicate effectively with proven stakeholder management and a focus on continuous improvement. • Safety first – champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment. • Create opportunity – foster a continuous improvement culture and inspire team development. • Encourage applications from diverse candidates even if all criteria are not met.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost management
• ▸cost planning
• ▸cost database
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸forecasting
• ▸compliance

What You Bring

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. • Demonstrate strong cost planning, data analysis and advanced Excel skills. • Hold a degree and professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS). • Possess deep knowledge of contracts, sector standards and sustainability drivers. • Client focus – own quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long‑term client relationships.

Requirements

• ▸cost planning
• ▸data analysis
• ▸excel
• ▸mrics
• ▸contracts
• ▸client focus

Benefits

Mace is an inclusive employer that values diversity and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every criterion. We also offer part‑time, flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate. • Offer flexible, part‑time and hybrid working options where suitable.

Work Environment

Hybrid