Associate Director - Cost Consultancy - (CMO / PMO Lead) - Corporate Real Estate)

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

This Associate Director role will support the cost and commercial cost management office (CMO)/programme management office (PMO) lead across commercial governance, cost reporting, benchmarking, capital planning, budgeting, forecasting and strategic procurement, while helping ensure consistent cost management across a complex programme of work. This CMO/PMO role is based in a client office in London for a prestigious global Corporate Real Estate client.

The opportunity: An exciting opportunity to join the Private Sector Corporate Real Estate team. The role will involve supporting the Cost and Commercial lead across a full range of deliverables including commercial reviews, benchmarking, capital planning, project budgeting, forecasting and strategic procurement services.

At Mace, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about cost management and always aim to provide the highest standard of delivery for their clients.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Cost management, reporting and controls
• Governance, risk and commercial assurance
• Data integrity
• Stakeholder management
• Values and behaviours

You’ll need to have:

• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management, or equivalent.
• Professional membership, such as MRICS/FRICS, or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of forms of contract.
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in the specific sector or market relevant to the role.
• Capex versus Opex cost analysis and advice.
• Comprehensive understanding of present-day issues such as sustainability, social value and carbon reduction.
• Expert knowledge of industry best practice.
• Sound knowledge and experience of contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Strong knowledge of value engineering and life cycle costing.

Technical competencies:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients, preferably within the corporate real estate sector.
• Proven experience in cost planning, budgeting and estimating.
• Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken.
• Advanced experience of working with large cost data sets.
• Strong negotiating, influencing and communication skills.
• Excellent data management skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience of working within a CMO/PMO office is desirable.
• Analytical skills.
• Digital competence.

Professional effectiveness:

• Ability to be effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Agile and ability to work in fast paced environments.
• Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving challenges.
• Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices.

Leadership competencies:

• 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.
• Champions and operates within an inclusive environment.
• Previous experience of managing people (desirable).

Our values:

• 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. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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.