Cost Management Consultant

3 weeks ago

Warrington, Warrington, United Kingdom Mace Full time

At Mace, we strive to push the limits of what is possible. Our mission is to create environments that are responsible and impactful, benefiting our teams, communities, and societies worldwide. To explore more about our mission, culture, and values, please visit our website.

Within our consultancy division, we leverage our exceptional blend of practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to maximize the potential of every initiative.

The Project:

Our Mace Consultancy Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Sector aims to make a significant impact in the industry. Since its inception in 2013, our team has expanded in size and capability, with professionals located across the UK, Europe, and America, and a broader presence globally.

We offer comprehensive consultancy services for some of the most distinguished and innovative life science projects, including manufacturing facilities for leading market players. By utilizing cutting-edge innovation, regional expertise, and global best practices, we continuously enhance infrastructure delivery, advising on critical public services and culturally significant works; driving growth and executing some of the world's most technically challenging and inspiring programs.

Our core values guide our consulting approach and define the type of individuals we seek to join us on our journey:

Safety First - Ensuring Well-being:

  • You will champion Mace's commitment to safety, ensuring exceptional standards in safety, quality, cost, program, sustainability, and project compliance.
  • Your expertise will encompass local health and safety regulations pertinent to the project portfolio.
  • You will foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, recognizing the importance of the well-being of those you lead.

Client Focus - Delivering on Promises:

  • You will oversee cost planning, including the ownership and presentation of cost plans to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • You will facilitate the procurement process, ensuring effective execution of prequalification, inquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation stages.
  • You will deliver cost management services that drive key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing the strategic development of plans.
  • You will provide project quantity surveying and cost management services to a high standard, supporting contract administration, cost reporting, cash flow forecasting, and purchase order management.
  • You will implement an integrated cost management strategy for the project, utilizing contractor reporting and considering project contracting strategies and team structure.
  • You will apply standard work breakdown structure (WBS) principles from the project's early stages.
  • You will be responsible for resolving escalated issues with contractors.
  • You will assist in managing framework contracts, including annual inflation adjustments, advising on contract strategy, tender preparation, and analysis.
  • You will lead and support the team in developing the project control plan.
  • You will prepare precise cost reports and forecasts monthly, reviewing inputs from contractors and suppliers.
  • You will review cost reports with project managers and at management levels.
  • You will develop and maintain reports, including cost analysis and forecasts, cash flows, cost variance performance reporting, and trends in contingency and management reserves.
  • You will perform project commercial and financial control functions, including contract administration, invoice review, purchase requisition support, asset registration, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • You will develop and maintain project reports, including financial analysis and forecasts, cash flows, trends in contingency/management reserves, and project risk assessments impacting schedule and cost.

Integrity - Upholding Ethical Standards:

  • You will support management operations that are financially and ethically sound, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with compliance obligations.
  • You will collaborate towards the common goal of achieving net-zero carbon transition, sharing responsibility for identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.
  • You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, clients, and the planet, holding others accountable for upholding Mace's values.

Creating Opportunities - Enabling Excellence:

  • You will lead teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
  • You will actively network, innovate, and seek best practices, utilizing the extensive knowledge within Mace Group, the centers of excellence, and the knowledge hub.
  • You will mentor assistant cost consultants and junior team members to identify and implement opportunities that enhance cost management procedures, templates, and services provided to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a cost consultancy practice in a similar capacity.
  • Experience with NEC forms of contract is essential.
  • Expertise in cost planning, budgeting, and estimating.
  • Strong knowledge and capability in contract administration.
  • Familiarity with value engineering and life cycle costing.
  • Robust understanding of industry best practices.
  • Experience in Capex vs. Opex cost analysis and advice.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet all criteria, as you may still be the ideal candidate for this role or another position within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working arrangements where applicable.

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