Senior Cost Consultant

3 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Mace Full time

Senior Cost Consultant (Senior Manager)

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. 

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. 

The project:

We are looking for a Senior Cost Consultant to join the Central Local Government and Communities team to work with our various public and private clients. Working across a wide range or projects the team deliver buildings such as schools, libraries, heritage buildings, offices, residential, blue light and sports and leisure facilities providing the opportunity for a varied workload

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 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.

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

You will manageoperations 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 manageteams, 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.

You will:

Accountable for feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports. Utilises expertise and applies the value management techniques at the outset of a project. Manages, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan. Contributes to the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. Supervises the preparation of the 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 andensuring 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.

You’ll 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.  Commercial and financial acumen.  Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction. Experience ofmanaging parts of projects 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 organization. 

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