Chartered senior cost consultant - education

Senior Manager Grade - £7,200 Cash Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + 7% Pension + Life Assurance + Medical and 27 Days Leave plus Bank Holidays

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project: An exciting opportunity to join the cost and commercial management team working with a small selection of our key strategic education sector clients. The role will involve advising across a full range of cost planning, project budgeting, forecasting and strategic procurement services.

Provides cost management services from inception to completion for ongoing and new commissions in various different sectors. Responsible for (area/discipline/specialism), using advanced technical capabilities/discipline expertise.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing feasibility studies and advise on procurement strategies.
• Managing cost planning, valuations, and reporting.
• Overseeing contract preparation, administration, and final accounts.
• Applying value management techniques at project outset.
• Evaluating claims and manage design change costs.
• Driving stakeholder engagement and team leadership.
• Implementing process improvements and mentor team members.
• Supporting net zero carbon initiatives across delivery.

You’ll need to have:

• Chartered MRICS and a degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Detailed knowledge of NEC contacts.
• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in education/public sector.

Our values

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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 with-in the role.

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