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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
For more than 28 years our adventurous spirit has driven us to do things better and drive change through our industry. We have helped shape cities around the world. Mace is now a £2.35bn company, operating in 21 sectors from five global hubs across consultancy and construction, inspiring each other and our clients to innovate. We champion people, whether as individuals or teams. Our people constantly strive for better and always go that extra mile, inspiring each other and clients to innovate. We challenge convention, apply a can do attitude and are committed to quality and service excellence.
The Project
Due to continued growth, our rail consultancy team is expanding. We are seeking talented commercial management professionals with rail sector experience to join us in either York, Leeds, or Manchester. If you're looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Values Shape The Way We Consult And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are
* Safety first - Going home safe and well
* Client focus - Deliver on our promise
* Integrity - Always do the right thing
* Create opportunity - For our people to excel
Supporting the commercial lead to ensure that cost plans are robust, integrated, represent value for money, and are supported by consistent internal and external benchmarking data.
You’ll Be Responsible For
* Supporting in conducting feasibility studies and benchmarking
* Applying the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
* Supporting estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
* Supporting the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
* Helping ensures that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
* Helping ensure that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.
* Helping ensures the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
* Helping ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
* Being a valued interface with client and other consultants at all project stages.
* Assisting in the development of new business opportunities with existing and new clients.
You’ll Need To Have
* Previous experience working for a cost consultancy practice or main contractor within Infrastructure sectors
* Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.
* Knowledge of the typical industry contract forms and procurement routes
* Highly numerate, accurate and focused on detail.
* Understanding of industry best practice.
* Ability to build excellent relationships with clients, design teams and stakeholders.
You’ll Also Have
* A degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent.
* Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS or working towards (Not essential).
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of 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 within the role.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Sales
* Industries
Construction
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