Senior Cost Consultant

About the Role

The cost‑management function delivers services from inception through completion across various sectors. Responsibilities include feasibility studies, procurement strategy, value management, cost planning, contract documentation, valuations, cost control reporting, claim evaluation and certificate issuance, all while leading a team of Cost Consultants and driving continuous improvement. The role also collaborates on net‑zero carbon transition and manages key stakeholder relationships. • Conduct feasibility studies and advise on procurement strategies and contract selection. • Apply value management techniques and develop final cost plans. • Manage estimating, cost planning and present cost plans to stakeholders. • Oversee procurement stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation. • Supervise contract documents, warranties, bonds, licences and support formal execution. • Administer building contract terms and manage valuations and cost checking. • Produce monthly post‑contract cost reports and present them to clients. • Identify costs related to design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges. • Evaluate delay and additional cost claims from contractors and subcontractors. • Issue certificates for defect remediation, practical completion and negotiate final accounts. • Lead and coach a team of Cost Consultants, driving performance and development. • Implement system and process improvements and drive transformational change. • Mentor team members and share technical expertise. • Build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships. • Support net‑zero carbon transition initiatives and manage associated emissions.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸feasibility study
• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement strategy
• ▸claim evaluation
• ▸cost reporting
• ▸contract administration

What You Bring

Candidates must have a degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management (or equivalent) and professional membership such as MRICS/RICS. They need deep expertise in sustainability, social value, carbon reduction, value engineering, life‑cycle costing and construction contract law, as well as strong procurement and contract‑administration experience. Leadership, coaching and the ability to implement process improvements are essential. • Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management (or equivalent) and MRICS/RICS membership. • Demonstrate strong knowledge of sustainability, social value and carbon reduction. • Expertise in value engineering, life‑cycle costing and construction contract law. • Detailed understanding of major construction contracts and contractual frameworks. • Proven experience in procurement, cost control and contract administration. • Ability to lead teams, provide coaching and deliver process improvements.

Requirements

• ▸mrics
• ▸sustainability
• ▸value engineering
• ▸procurement
• ▸cost control
• ▸leadership

Benefits

The role offers the chance to work on multi‑billion‑dollar programmes at the forefront of global technology for leading data‑centre developers and end‑users. Positions are site‑based, embedding you in multidisciplinary teams where you will support commercial activities such as monthly pay applications, change‑order reviews, financial reporting and on‑ground decision‑making. Opportunities span diverse climates, from mountain regions to vibrant college towns, providing a unique work‑life balance. The estimated salary for this position is US$130,000–160,000, varying with experience, skills and qualifications. Mace is an inclusive employer that welcomes diverse candidates and offers part‑time, flexible and hybrid working options where suitable. The role is on‑site, with the #LI‑On‑site tag. • Salary US$130,000–160,000, dependent on experience and qualifications. • Inclusive employer encouraging diverse candidates. • Flexible options for part‑time, hybrid or flexible working arrangements.

Work Environment

Onsite