Associate Director - Cost Consultancy (Government Department) in London

Join to apply for the Associate Director - Cost Consultancy (Government Department) role at Mace. At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. 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.

To perform the role of Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large and complex commissions within the infrastructure sector. To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service.

Our client is looking to transform their campus and how they operate while maintaining a world-class science and research capability, retaining and developing specialist expertise, in a collaborative and health and safety conscious way. We are delivery partner on their complex, 10 to 15 year, multi-billion-pound programme to redevelop their science campus near Weybridge in Surrey working collaboratively with the client and other partners for technical, cost assurance and technical assurance responsibilities.

Delivery accountabilities span the full lifecycle of projects within the overall programme which encompasses sub-programmes for enabling, infrastructure (both temporary and permanent) and new science capability in a live environment on a site of national importance, maintaining logistics and operations at all times.

Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well

You will be a leading 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 sound 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 manage estimating, and cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans. You will manage the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. You will manage 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 manage 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 Opportunity For Our People To Excel

You will mentor, coach, and develop 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 centre of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You will manage cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

You’ll Need To Have

• Infrastructure experience in particular inground services, roads, hard standings and bridges.
• NEC Option A & C.

You’ll Also Have

• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

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.