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.

The project:
A residential and mixed-use development, consisting of multiple mid-rise buildings.

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:

- 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:

- Provides cost management services from inception to completion for ongoing and new commissions in various different sectors.
- Responsible for supporting (area/discipline/specialism), using sound technical/functional capabilities.
- Conducts feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
- 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.
- Assists in procurement and selection of main contractor.
- Prepares contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
- Advises on administration of the terms of the building contract.
- Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor.
- Provides cost control and reporting services during the contract.
- Prepares financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
- Identifies all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
- Participates in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
- Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
- Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
- Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
- Provides guidance and direction to assistant cost consultant and other junior team members.
- Provides informal mentoring/training to junior members of the team.
- Seeks opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes.
- Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Manages stakeholders.
- 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 support management operations 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 manage 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 will guide assistant cost consultants and other junior team members to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

You’ll need to have:

- A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
- Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalen