Assistant 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.

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

- Safety first - Going home safe and well
- Client focus - Deliver on our promise
- Integrity - Always do the right thing
- Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Assists and supports teams in providing cost management services from inception to completion for ongoing and new commissions in various different sectors.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Assists with feasibility studies, procurement strategies and contract selection, assisting in the production of procurement reports.
- Provides estimating and cost planning support in production of the final cost plan.
- Involves in the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
- Supports the preparation of the contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses, preparation of valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract.
- Works with the Cost Consultant to provide cost control and reporting services during the contract.
- Analyses and supports in the preparation of financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
- Contributes to identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
- Assists on the issue of certificates of practical completion and assist with agreement of final accounts.
- Supports the Cost Consultant on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
- Provides assistance and support to Cost Consultant and/or team/s in the delivery of cost management services.
- Develops working relationships with (range of) internal stakeholders.
- Works with team members providing operational delivery of team/regional strategy etc.
- Provides guidance & coaching to more junior roles.
- 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:

- Negotiation skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Digitally Competent.
- A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent), or working towards.
- Ability to be effective communicator with all stakeholders.
- Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
- Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consult.
- Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.
- Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.

You’ll also have:

- Understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.
- Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.
- Understanding different types of contract including the method of measurement.
- Understanding different types of contract including the method of measurement.
- Some knowledge of the principals of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
- Working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS or equivalent.
- Some knowledge of forms of contract.
- Some knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration.
- Stakeholder management experience.
- Identifying and generating business development opportunities with existing clients.
- Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM.
- Understanding of the principals of Sustainability, Social Value and Carbon Reduction.
- Good understanding of industry best practice.

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