Senior Cost Consultant - MEP

The opportunity

Be a part of our cost consultancy business that spans our five global hubs, where you can oversee work for world leading organisations across the public and private sectors.

Senior Cost Consultant - MEP

At Mace we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about cost and commercial management. We are looking to recruit a Cost Consultant with an MEP background who can provide full cycle cost management services for ongoing commissions and projects.

Typical duties will include:

Conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports. Applying the 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.

Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.

Being a key interface with client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.

Handling of contractual frameworks and standard form of contract.

Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, products and hence improve the services provided to the clients.

Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.

Your knowledge, experience and skills need to include:

Previous experience in a cost consultancy practice in a similar role. (Preferred, not essential)

Strong knowledge of MEP & sustainable technologies and experience working in multiple sectors.

JCT / NEC form of contract experience

Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.

Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration

Knowledge of value engineering and life cycle costing.

Strong understanding of industry best practice.

Understanding of hot topic issues such as Sustainability, Social Value, Carbon Reduction impacting Public Sector

Capex V Opex Cost Analysis/ advice

Qualifications

A degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent.

Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS. (Preferred)

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 above, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

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Schedule: Full-time

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