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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 partner with government to deliver lasting impact, creating resilient communities through collaboration, innovation and social value. Navigating funding pressures, complex needs and sustainability demands, we bring expertise, adaptability and modern techniques to deliver projects that meet today’s requirements while supporting long-term goals and thriving, future-proofed places.
To perform the role of Associate Director - Cost Consultancy, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large and complex commissions with local government/public sector clients. To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Conducting feasibility studies, business cases and writing procurement reports.
* Applying value management techniques at the outset of a project.
* Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
* Managing the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
* Ensuring that post contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
* Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.
* Ensuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
* Attending meetings and active participation.
* Value engineering and life cycle costing.
* Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
* Being a key interface with client and other consultants, at all project stages.
* Marketing and business development duties, particularly in your sector of experience including being mindful of the need to support the consultancy team in promoting Mace in the region.
* Providing line management and overseeing the recruitment.
You’ll need to have:
* Proven leadership of high-performing consultancy teams.
* Track record delivering local government construction projects.
* Strong expertise in cost management and contracts.
* Degree and professional membership preferred, not essential.
Our values
Safety first - Going home safe and well
We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise
We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing
We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel
We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
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