Location
London

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. Join our Cost and Commercial Management team to work with a select group of key strategic Education sector clients. This role involves advising across a full range of cost planning, project budgeting, forecasting, and strategic procurement services. You will conduct feasibility studies, advise on procurement strategies and contract selection, and prepare procurement reports. Applying value management techniques at the outset of projects will be key. You will manage estimating and cost planning activities, take ownership of and present final cost plans, and ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed. Acting as a key interface with clients, stakeholders, and other consultants at all project stages is essential. You will handle contractual frameworks and standard forms of contract, identify and act upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, and services provided to clients, as well as improve internal systems and processes.

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 do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this or other roles within our organisation. We are open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Experience
Previous experience in a cost consultancy practice in a similar role is essential. Experience working with Education sector clients is desirable but not essential. Experience with JCT forms of contract is essential, with some knowledge of NEC contracts. Proven skills in cost planning, budgeting, and estimating are required. Some knowledge of contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction is necessary. Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on contract administration is expected. Familiarity with value engineering and life cycle costing is important. Strong understanding of industry best practice and awareness of current issues such as sustainability, social value, and carbon reduction impacting the public sector is required. Experience in Capex vs Opex cost analysis and advice is beneficial.

About you
You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams. You demonstrate integrity and a client-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes. You embrace diversity and inclusion and are adaptable to flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications
A degree in quantity surveying, cost management, or an equivalent discipline is required. Professional membership such as MRICS is essential.