Cost Consultant

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• 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 possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client Focus - Deliver On Our Promise

• You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will be the relationship owner and primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities.
• You will be responsible for key client relationship management, and converting the client's vision into a deliverable onsite plan.

Integrity - Always Do The Right Thing

• You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• 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.

Create Opportunity - For Our People To Excel

• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• 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 provide expert technical advice and leadership support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Conducts feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
• Applies the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
• Manages, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
• Assists in procurement and selection of main contractor.
• Prepares contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises on administration of the terms of the building contract.
• 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.
• Provides cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Prepares financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
• Identifies all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Participates in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• 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.
• Provides guidance and direction to Assistant Cost Consultant and other junior team members.
• Provides informal mentoring/training to junior members of the team.
• Seeks opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes.
• Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages stakeholders.
• 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.

You'll need to have:
Solid understanding of current construction market prices, building solutions, sustainable and technological approaches, and the preparation of cost comparisons.

• Familiarity with Soft Cost concepts, including basic accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; user-level experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Presto.
• Strong background in contract administration, including tendering processes, clause interpretation, and contractor engagement.
• Proven ability to perform cost estimates and valuations with accuracy and efficiency.
• Well-organised, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English is essential.

You'll Also Have

• Degree in Technical Architecture, Building Engineering, or a related field. Accreditation as a Quantity Surveyor will be valued, although not essential.
• Familiarity with RICS standards and professional practices.
• Experience with PROCORE is advantageous, though not mandatory.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Experience of managing parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of developing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.