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. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. We are currently recruiting qualified Senior Cost and Commercial Managers for the Cities and Places sector, shaping everything from homes and schools to major Ministry of Justice programmes, offices, and retail-led commercial developments. Working with government and private-sector clients, we create spaces that genuinely improve how people live, work, and connect—building stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities.

As a Senior Cost Consultant, you will take responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often on large and complex commissions across Private and/or Public sectors. You will ensure client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service.

Your key responsibilities will include conducting feasibility studies, preparing business cases, and writing procurement reports; applying value management techniques at project outset; managing estimating and cost planning activities including ownership and presentation of the final cost plan; overseeing the procurement process from prequalification through contract preparation; managing post-contract cost variances and change control processes; ensuring effective cost checking and valuation work; producing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to clients; 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 other consultants at all project stages; and supporting marketing and business development activities within your sector to promote Mace in the region.

We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, prioritizing wellbeing in every team. Our values include safety first, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunities for our people to excel. Mace is an inclusive employer welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds and is open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable.

Experience
Demonstrable experience delivering service excellence to clients. Proven ability to manage complex cost management assignments across public and private sectors. Good working knowledge of contracts, estimating, valuations, cost reporting, and financial modelling.

About you
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong negotiating and influencing abilities to command professional respect at all levels. Client-focused with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships. Motivated to support business development and marketing activities within your sector.

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