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. We are delivering the fit-out, refurbishment and alteration of a unique collection of listed buildings in central London. These buildings are situated in a live environment on an estate of national importance with a rich heritage, requiring careful coordination of logistics and operations with technical and construction partners. Our client requires strong commercial management to support the Authority in delivering modern workplace solutions, unique projects, and complex programmes of work.

As a Senior Cost Consultant, you will take responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often managing large and complex commissions across both private and public sector clients. Your role is to ensure client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service.

You will be responsible for conducting feasibility studies, preparing business cases, and writing 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 oversee the procurement process ensuring all stages from prequalification to contract preparation are effectively executed. Post-contract, you will manage cost variances, change control processes, cost checking, valuations, and produce monthly cost reports for client presentation.

Additional duties include attending and actively participating in meetings, value engineering, life cycle costing, negotiating and agreeing final accounts, and acting as a key interface with clients and other consultants throughout all project stages. You will also contribute to marketing and business development within your sector, supporting the consultancy team in promoting Mace in the region, alongside line management and recruitment responsibilities.

Experience
Demonstrable experience delivering service excellence to clients. Proven NEC contract experience. Strong knowledge of contracts, estimating, valuations, cost reporting, and financial modelling. Excellent negotiating, influencing, and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels.

About you
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage complex projects and client relationships effectively. Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail. Motivated to support business development and team growth. Committed to upholding safety, integrity, client focus, and continuous improvement values.

Qualifications
A degree qualification is preferred but not essential. Professional memberships are advantageous but not required.