Associate Director - Cost Consultancy (Workplace Sector)

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: To be a part of the Mace Consult CRE team, performing the role of associate director, to lead project commission’s taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large and complex commissions within the private sector. To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service. The Associate Director would also be responsible for leading on bids, responsible for business development and managing people.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 wellClient focus - Deliver on our promiseIntegrity - Always do the right thingCreate opportunity - For our people to excelYou’ll be responsible for:Conducting feasibility studies, business cases and writing procurement reports. Applying 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.Managing the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. Ensuring that post contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively. Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively. Ensuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client. Value engineering and life cycle costing. Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed. Being a key interface with client and other consultants, at all project stages. Marketing and business development duties, particularly in your sector of experience including being mindful of the need to support the consultancy team in promoting Mace in the region.You’ll need to have:A bachelor’s degree and a member of a relevant institute.  Good working knowledge of contracts, estimating, valuations, cost reporting and financial modelling. Experience in negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels. Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead high performing teams within a commercial environment. Cost consultancy practice experience and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.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. #LI-OnsiteJob SummaryJob number: 25242Date posted : 2024-06-25Profession: CommercialEmployment type: Full-time