Associate Director

4 days ago

Manchester England United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time

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Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy (M4)

Sector: Construction and Building Services
Role: Associate
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Position status: We are growing our team in Mace. Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with Mace.

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.

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

Safety first - Going home safe and well:
  • 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 direct preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.
  • You will proactively identify costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients.
  • Directs preparation of the contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.
  • Manages a large team (or several teams) of direct reports, driving the appropriate behaviours to achieve success & key performance indicators (KPIs), including a continuous improvement culture.
  • Drives measurement of valuations to ensure cost control and reporting services are enforced.
  • Directs the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
  • Proactively identifies costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
  • Oversees the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
  • Directs issuing of certificates of practical completion to ensure final sign off on accounts.
  • Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with completion, submissions and approval requirements.
  • Leads cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.
  • Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change.
  • 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.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
  • You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
  • 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 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'll need to have:
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients.
  • Demonstrable experience in commercial management across a variety of sectors.
  • Sound understanding of costing and timescales.
  • Proven experience in areas such as risk management and change control management.
  • Proven experience of different types of contracts including the method of measurement.
  • Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications.
  • Negotiation skills. Analytical skills. Digital comprehension.
  • Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
  • Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
  • Detailed knowledge in most forms of contract. Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
  • Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on contract administration and contract management.
  • Capex V Opex cost analysis/advice.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Comprehensive understanding of present-day issues such as sustainability, social value and carbon reduction.
  • Expert knowledge of industry best practice.
You'll also have:
  • Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
  • Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
  • Strong bidding and business development experience.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen.
  • Management experience within large, diverse teams.
  • Experience of managing 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 organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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