Location
London, with projects across the UK and Europe

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. As an Associate Director - Cost Consultancy, you will take responsibility for end-to-end service delivery for small to large store fitout and refurbishment commissions within the luxury retail sector. You will work closely with a French retail client on multiple projects throughout the UK and Europe, so fluency in French is essential.

Your key responsibilities will include conducting feasibility studies, preparing business cases, and writing procurement reports. You will apply value management techniques at the outset of projects and manage estimating and cost planning activities, including ownership and presentation of the final cost plan. You will oversee the procurement process, ensuring all stages such as prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation are effectively managed.

Post-contract, you will manage cost variances and change control processes, cost checking and valuation work, and produce monthly post-contract cost reports to present to clients. Active participation in meetings, value engineering, life cycle costing, and negotiating final accounts will also be part of your role. You will act as a key interface with clients and other consultants at all project stages.

Additionally, you will contribute to marketing and business development activities within your sector, supporting the consultancy team in promoting Mace in the region. Line management and recruitment oversight will also be part of your responsibilities.

Mace values safety, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunities for people to excel. We are an inclusive employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. Flexible, part-time, and hybrid working options may be considered where suitable.

Experience
Bachelor’s degree and membership of a relevant institute is required. Proven track record of winning and delivering work for private sector clients in high street and/or luxury retail sectors. Strong knowledge of contracts, estimating, valuations, cost reporting, and financial modelling. Experience in negotiating, influencing, and communicating effectively to command professional respect at all levels. Demonstrated ability to build lasting client relationships and lead high performing teams within a commercial environment.

About you
Digitally savvy and commercially minded, with a hunger to grow your career and embrace the opportunities Mace offers. You are motivated to deliver value-added cost management services and thrive in a dynamic consultancy environment. Fluency in French is essential due to client requirements.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and membership of a professional institute related to cost consultancy or quantity surveying.