Location
London, UK based role with applications welcome from all UK regions.

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. We are recruiting qualified cost and commercial managers to support central government departments in delivering projects including new builds, extensions, remodels, refurbishments, space planning, and workplace design with project values ranging from £500k to £250m. As a Senior Cost Consultant, you will take responsibility for end-to-end service delivery on large and complex commissions within central government and the public sector. Your role will ensure client objectives are met through value-added cost management services. Key responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies, business cases, and procurement reports; applying value management techniques early in projects; managing estimating and cost planning activities including ownership and presentation of final cost plans; overseeing procurement processes from prequalification to contract preparation; managing post-contract cost variances and change control; ensuring effective cost checking and valuation; producing and presenting monthly post-contract cost reports; attending and actively participating in meetings; value engineering and life cycle costing; negotiating and agreeing final accounts; acting as a key interface with clients and consultants at all project stages; and supporting marketing and business development activities within your sector and region. Mace values safety, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunities for people to excel. We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. Flexible, part-time, and hybrid working options are available where suitable.

Experience
Proven track record delivering work within the public sector. Demonstrable experience in delivering service excellence to clients.

About you
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong negotiating, influencing, and interpersonal skills to command professional respect at all levels. Ability to manage complex projects and client relationships effectively.

Qualifications
A degree qualification is preferred but not essential. Professional memberships are advantageous but not required. Good working knowledge of contracts, estimating, valuations, cost reporting, and financial modelling is essential.