Location
London (based in a client office)

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. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cost Management team working in the Private Commercial Sector in a seconded Cost Management Office (CMO) / Programme Management Office (PMO) role within one of our global Corporate Real Estate clients. The role involves supporting the Cost/Commercial PMO lead across a full range of benchmarking, capital planning, project budgeting, forecasting and strategic procurement services.

You will be responsible for managing consistent cost management and reporting across multiple projects with the Commercial Lead; overseeing cost planning, benchmarking, procurement, cashflow, contract and claims governance; maintaining and enhancing cost and commercial databases ensuring accuracy and data integrity; monitoring budgets, accruals, contingencies, risks and change control against agreed baselines; analysing project trends through dashboards and reporting tools to inform decision-making; building reliable forecasts and benchmarks to measure programme performance; managing and developing Cost Consultants to drive high performance and continuous improvement; and strengthening stakeholder relationships while supporting net-zero ambitions through responsible delivery.

At Mace, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about cost management and always aim to provide the highest standard of delivery for their clients.

Experience
Proven expertise in cost planning, data analysis, Excel and managing large cost datasets. Experience in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, communication and problem-solving. Knowledge of sector best practice, sustainability principles, and Capex/Opex commercial analysis.

About you
Strong communicator with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships. Passionate about delivering high-quality cost management services and supporting net-zero ambitions. Motivated to lead and develop teams, driving continuous improvement and high performance.

Qualifications
Degree in cost management or quantity surveying preferred. Professional membership such as MRICS is desirable.