Lead Cost

About the role

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. Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
• Utilises expertise and applies value management techniques at the outset of a project.
• Manages estimating and cost planning activities, including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
• Contributes to the procurement process, ensuring all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
• Supervises the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses, and assists formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises on administration of the terms of the building contract.
• Accountable for the measurement of valuations of the work carried out and ensuring cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.
• Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract and produces monthly post-contract cost reports for the client.
• Identifies all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Oversees and engages in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Provides comprehensive advice on the issuing of certificates of making good defects and final completion in accordance with requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensures final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Manages a team of Cost Consultants, providing guidance, direction, coaching and performance management.
• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Provides mentoring and training to members of the team and shares technical/functional/domain expertise to upskill capabilities.
• Develops and maintains internal and external relationships.
• Manages and influences key/senior stakeholders.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement plans and key business improvements.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, sharing responsibility for proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management (or equivalent) with relevant technical qualifications or certifications aligned to the project portfolio.
• Proven experience in cost planning, budgeting, estimating, and a sound understanding of costs, timescales, and associated delivery risks.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, including methods of measurement, contractual frameworks, contract law, and detailed forms of contract.
• Demonstrable experience in contract administration and contract management, providing advice across the full project lifecycle.
• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, and commercial decision-making.
• Digitally competent with knowledge of BIM techniques and applications, supported by strong analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to deliver service excellence and command professional respect at all levels (MRICS/RICS or equivalent preferred).

About Mace

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• 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

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable for the role.