Cost Consultant

2 months ago


West Sussex, United Kingdom Mace Full time

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:

At Mace we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about cost and commercial management. Our London and Southeast region is looking to recruit a cost consultant who has higher education sector experience and can help deliver on our continued growth plans for the region.

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

Joining Mace is to join a company that believes in your individuality and potential, and we will support you in developing opportunities and building your career. We are actively seeking people with skills and experience of working in a higher education project delivery environment. We would also like to meet project professionals who have cost consultancy experience and would like to move into the sector.

You’ll be responsible for:

Developing the cost management approach to setting up a pre-construction services contract (PCSA) for surveying and design deliverables

Agreeing the PCSA fee

Management of PCSA fee post contract to include cost assessment of variations, preparation of interim valuation recommendation and agreeing a recommendation of a final account for the client

Overseeing and supporting the preparation of a bill of quantities for inclusion in a NEC ECC Option B contract.

Quantification of works in accordance with NRM 2.

Commercial review of contractor rates and pricing information to report to client on value for money.

Lead the site-based re-measurement of actual quantities during the construction phase of the NEC ECC Option B contract to include measuring alongside the contractor and agreeing final quantities

Preparation of monthly payment assessments recommendations for the NEC ECC Option B contract to the project manager.

Assessment of cost for compensation events and recommendation to the project manager.

Agreeing a commercial closure recommendation for the contract to the project manager.

Providing any required estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.

Being a key interface with client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.

Handling of contractual frameworks and standard form of contract.

Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, products and hence improve the services provided to the clients.

Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.

You’ll need to have:

A degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent along with previous experience in a cost consultancy practice in a similar role. 

NEC cost management experience.

Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience and have sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on contract administration. 

Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. 

Strong MS Excel skills.

Working towards MRICS.

Ability to effectively work alongside other parties involved in the delivery of construction contracts, for example different departments within the client organisation, planners, NEC supervisors and project managers.

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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