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 the Cost and Commercial Management team working 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 be responsible for conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, and preparing procurement reports. You will apply value management techniques at the outset of projects, manage estimating and cost planning activities including ownership and presentation of final cost plans, and ensure final accounts are negotiated and agreed.

As a key interface with clients, stakeholders, and other consultants at all project stages, you will handle contractual frameworks and standard forms of contract. You will also identify and act upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, and products to enhance client services, as well as improve internal systems and processes.

Mace values safety, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunities for people to excel. We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment and are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable.

Experience
Previous experience in a cost consultancy practice in a similar role is essential. Experience working with Education sector clients is desirable but not required. Essential experience includes JCT form of contract with some knowledge of NEC, cost planning, budgeting, and estimating. Knowledge of contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction, contract administration, value engineering, and life cycle costing is required.

Strong understanding of industry best practice and awareness of current issues such as sustainability, social value, and carbon reduction impacting the public sector is important. Experience with Capex vs Opex cost analysis and advice is also expected.

About you
You will demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively. You should be proactive in identifying improvements to cost management and internal processes. A commitment to Mace’s values of safety, client focus, integrity, and continuous improvement is essential.

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