Senior Cost Consultant

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Mace Full time

Mace is a leading consultancy and construction company that is redefining the boundaries of ambition. Our purpose is to create responsible places that bring transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. Our adventurous spirit has driven us to do things better and drive change through our industry for over 28 years.

We are now a £2.35bn company, operating in 21 sectors from five global hubs across consultancy and construction, inspiring each other and our clients to innovate. Mace is passionate about delivering exceptional commercial services to our clients, and we are seeking a talented Commercial Expert to join our transportation business unit.

As a Commercial Expert, you will be responsible for the management of commercial aspects of transportation across major rail, ports, and highways projects and programmes. Your role will include the delivery of projects providing pre-award, procurement, and post-award services to our esteemed client base, continuously driving best-value and high standards throughout the supply chain.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. We are committed to:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

  • You will be an 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 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 manage cost planning, including ownership of and presenting cost plans to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • You will manage the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation are performed effectively.
  • You will support the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans.
  • You will assist in the preparation of contract and tender documentation, and negotiate with contractors.
  • You will present cost reports, including monthly performance reviews.
  • You will advise the project manager on the administration of NEC contracts.
  • You will assist the project manager across all functions and project delivery.
  • You will act under delegated authority from the project manager.
  • You will assess AFP's and CEs to advise the project manager on amounts due under contract.
  • You will ensure that interim and final assessments are accurate, robust, and in accordance with terms.
  • You will work with contractors to achieve agreed final assessments where possible.
  • You will be a key interface with client, stakeholders, and other consultants at all project stages.
  • You will handle contractual frameworks.
  • You will identify and act upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, and products.
  • You will identify and act upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

  • You will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
  • 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.
  • 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 manage teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.
  • 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 manage other cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates, and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome interest from a diverse range of candidates. 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 organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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