Senior Cost Consultant - Health Projects

Position status: This opportunity is for an unsecured role that is due to commence in Q3 2024 subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply. 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. 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 Client focus - Deliver on our promise Integrity - Always do the right thing Create opportunity - For our people to excel We are looking to recruitment a Senior Cost Consultant who is passionate about cost and commercial management to join our Consult Health Team. While you will assist in the delivery of health projects, joining Mace is to join a company that believes in your individuality and potential, and we will support you in developing opportunities and building your career. We are actively seeking people with skills and experience of working in a healthcare delivery environment. We would also like to meet experienced project professionals who would like to move into the health sector as we can develop your skillset for this industry. You ll be responsible for: Conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking 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. Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed. Being a key interface with client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages. Handling 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. You ll need to have: A degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent and have previous experience in a cost consultancy practice in a similar role. Sound knowledge of and ability to undertake and advise on contract administration, specifically JCT and NEC, and knowledge of contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction. Understanding of hot topic issues such as sustainability, social value, carbon reduction and how these impact the public sector. Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and work well in a team. Experience in delivering projects in a consultancy environment, are keen 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. Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the Refer a friend feature found within the relevant job. #J-18808-Ljbffr