Senior Cost Consultant

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Mace Full time

About the Role

Mace is seeking a talented Senior Cost Consultant to join our university team. As a key member of our consult business, you will be responsible for delivering cost management services to our clients in the higher education sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage cost planning, including ownership of and presenting cost plans to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Manage the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation are performed effectively.
  • Support the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans.
  • Accountable for feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
  • Utilise expertise and apply the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
  • Manage estimating and cost planning activities, including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
  • Contribute to the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation are performed effectively.
  • Supervise the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
  • Advises on administration of the terms of the building contract.
  • Accountable for the measurement of valuations of the work carried out and ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.
  • Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract and the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
  • Identifies all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client charges.
  • Oversees and engages in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
  • Provides comprehensive advice on the issuing of certificates of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions, and approvals.
  • Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensures that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
  • Manages a team of cost consultants, providing guidance, direction, and coaching and performance management.
  • Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
  • Provides mentoring/training to members of the team.
  • Shares technical/functional/domain expertise to upskill capabilities.
  • Develops and maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
  • Manages and influences key/senior stakeholders.
  • Identifies and implements continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
  • Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and shares responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

About Mace

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is responsible, brings transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe.

We are seeking a talented Senior Cost Consultant to join our university team. As a key member of our consult business, you will be responsible for delivering cost management services to our clients in the higher education sector.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A chance to work on high-profile projects with key clients in the higher education sector.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced cost consultant looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].



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