Senior Cost Consultant (P5)

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: 

Seeking a Cost Consultant with a flair for precision in cost planning and estimating, adept in crafting detailed pricing documents. Your expertise will be pivotal in collaborating with top-tier international designers to ensure the seamless fusion of opulence and value in our ultra-luxury residential and hospitality projects. Bring your strategic vision to life amidst breathtaking landscapes and push the boundaries of luxury living.  

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 an 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 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 support cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans to clients and internal stakeholders.  

  
  

• You will support the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation are performed effectively. 

  
  

• You will support the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans. 

  
  

Integrity – Always do the right thing: 

• You will support management operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. 

  
  

• You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. 

  
  

• 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 opportunities for our people to excel: 

• You will manage teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.  

  
  

• 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 guide Assistant Cost Consultants and other junior team members to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates, and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders. 

  
  

You’ll be responsible for:

• Accountable for feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.

  
  

• Utilises expertise and applies the value management techniques at the outset of a project.

  
  

• Manages, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.

  
  

• Contributes to the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation are performed effectively.

  
  

• Supervises the preparation of the contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses and assist 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 that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.

  
  

• Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract and the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to 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 advise on the issuing of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.

  
  

• Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.

  
  

• Manages team of Cost Consultants, providing guidance, direction and coaching and performance management.

  
  

• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.

  
  

• Provides mentoring/training to members of the team.

  
  

• Shares technical/functional/domain expertise to upskill capabilities.

  
  

• Develops & maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.

  
  

• Manages & influences Key/Senior stakeholders.

  
  

• Identifies and implements continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.

  
  

• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

  
  

You’ll need to have:

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

  
  

• Sharing key information and learning generated with colleagues.

  
  

• Identifying and generating business development opportunities with existing clients.

  
  

• Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM.

  
  

• Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.

  
  

• Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.

  
  

You’ll also have: 

• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).

  
  

• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).

  
  

• Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/ market of project/role.

  
  

• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.

  
  

• Experience in most forms of contract.

  
  

• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration and Contract Management.

  
  

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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