Location
London, with some UK wide and occasional European travel expected.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£100,000 - £20,000,000 (project values managed)

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. With over 28 years of experience and operating across 21 sectors from five global hubs, Mace is a £2.35bn company known for innovation and quality. We champion people and challenge convention, always striving for excellence.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Senior Cost Consultant to deliver multiple fast-paced property investment programmes for major FMCG retail clients. This role is within our consultancy business, focusing on the commercial private sector, offering opportunities to broaden experience beyond retail through fit-out and relocation projects for major corporate clients.

You will join a UK-wide team of Project Cost and Commercial Managers delivering various investment types including new store fit-outs, extensions, refurbishments, planned asset renewals, and initiative rollouts ranging from £100k to £20m each. Reporting to the Mace Account/Programme lead, you will manage projects within a geographic area ideally near your home location.

Key responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies and benchmarking, applying value management techniques at project outset, managing estimating and cost planning activities including ownership and presentation of final cost plans, overseeing procurement processes, managing post-contract cost variances and change control, ensuring effective cost checking and valuation, producing monthly post-contract cost reports for clients, negotiating and agreeing final accounts, acting as a key interface with clients and consultants at all project stages, and supporting marketing and business development efforts to promote Mace in the region.

Knowledge of standard industry contract forms and procurement routes is essential, as is assisting in the development of new business opportunities with existing and new clients.

Experience
Previous experience in a cost consultancy practice working with retail clients. Proven track record in cost planning, budgeting, and estimating. Sound knowledge of typical industry contract forms and procurement routes.

About you
Highly numerate, accurate, and detail-focused. Strong understanding of industry best practices. Ability to build excellent relationships with clients, design teams, and stakeholders. Comfortable with occasional European travel. A proactive and collaborative approach with a can-do attitude.

Qualifications
A degree in quantity surveying, cost management, or equivalent. Professional membership such as MRICS/RICS or working towards it.