MEP Quantity Surveyor

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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.

Within our construct 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 construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• 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

Responsible for the commercial management of work packages collaborating with package managers and reporting into the project commercial lead. Provides risk and opportunity reporting mechanisms, mitigating risks and protecting work packages and project margins through cost control systems.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Commercial management of subcontract packages from procurement to final account.
• Procurement of subcontract packages and materials including collating tender documentation & administering tenders.
• Accountable for commercial package management and reporting to the commercial lead.
• Establishing cost control systems including administering client and subcontract changes.
• Establishing risk and opportunity reporting mechanisms.
• Mitigating risks and protecting package/project margin.
• Enhancing profit by seeking opportunities through change and cost reduction measures such as value engineering.
• Operating and collaborating as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Proficient in MS office tools.
• Subcontract profit and loss reporting.
• Administering monthly commercial calendar.
• Experience in establishing cost control systems.
• Leading value engineering and cost exercises.
• Preparing monthly commercial reports.
• Developed planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate & network with key stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Established problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change.
• Leads by example and demonstrates leadership behaviours.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management (or equivalent).
• CSCS.

You’ll also have:

• Contract Management, including knowledge of Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) Suite of Contracts.
• Ability to apply detailed technical expertise managing complex tasks.
• Establishing clients’ requirements & managing expectations.
• Ability to build established and effective client relationships.
• Providing clear direction and creating a culture of high performance.
• Encouraging and empowering others, providing praise & recognition of efforts.
• Actively supporting the wider team to ensure plans are met.
• Chartered MRICS (or equivalent).

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.