Senior Cost Consultant - MEP

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. 

The project: 

This is a high-end mixed-use development of multiple high spec towers in a prime location in Dubai.

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:

• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and project compliance standards.

  
  

• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.

  
  

• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. 

  
  

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.

  
  

• You will be responsible for implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology.

  
  

• You will promote and influence quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.

  
  

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.

  
  

• You will support the Operations Director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.

  
  

• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

  
  

Create opportunity - for our people to excel:

• You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential. 

  
  

• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.

  
  

• You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes.

  
  

You’ll be responsible for:

• Being able to interact with our clients and be accountable for the cost management deliverables for multiple projects.

  
  

• Delivering and ensuring that the team delivers in line with Mace’s value-based approach.

  
  

• Undertaking responsibilities independently or with minimal supervision with the expectation that you can oversee the work of graduate surveyors.

  
  

• Inputting into cost models, cost plans, cost estimates, and bills of quantities using both traditional and digital methods.

  
  

• Having the ability to create area schedules.

  
  

• Preparing cost modelling and benchmarking dashboards.

  
  

• Undertaking viability studies and cost estimating throughout the design stages with an emphasis on cost control and design to budget.

  
  

• Feeding into the rate database by undertaking market research where necessary to support the accuracy of estimating.

  
  

• Undertaking value engineering studies at key stages of the design development.

  
  

• Undertaking benchmarking of projects including cost and parametric elements.

  
  

• Preparing the documentation for tendering.

  
  

• Analyzing tender returns and preparation of tender reports.

  
  

• Undertaking the valuation of contractor’s monthly applications including measured works, preliminaries, materials on site, etc.

  
  

• Making assessment and evaluation of variations including the ability to negotiate and agree with the contractor, including the preparation of full substantiating documentation.

  
  

• Maintaining the change management log.

  
  

• Maintaining the monthly cost report and ensuring that it reflects the latest status of the project.

  
  

• Undertaking project cash flow reporting.

  
  

• Supporting the review/analysis of quantum for contractors’ claims.

  
  

• Assisting with agreeing on the final account with providing input as required.

  
  

• Ensuring compliance with all QA/QC requirements.

  
  

You’ll need to have:

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.  

  
  

You’ll also have: 

• A degree of Science in Quantity Surveying and/or Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited, internationally recognized institution or University. 

  
  

• Experience working towards MRICS or equivalent accreditation, having professional memberships is an advantage but 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.

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