Job Description
The opportunityBe a part of our cost consultancy business that spans our five global hubs, where you can oversee work for world leading organisations across the public and private sectors.Project Scope: An exciting opportunity to join the Cost & Commercial Management team working with a small selection of our key strategic Education sector clients. The role will involve advising across a full range of cost planning, project budgeting, forecasting and strategic procurement services.Cost Consultant - Education Typical duties will include: Conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports. Applying the 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 of 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. Your knowledge, experience and skills need to include: Previous experience in a cost consultancy practice in a similar role.Previous experience working with Education sector clients is desirable, but not essential.JCT form of contract experience essential with some knowledge of NEC.Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.Some knowledge of contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract AdministrationKnowledge of value engineering and life cycle costing.Understanding of industry best practice.Understanding of hot topic issues such as Sustainability, Social Value, Carbon Reduction impacting Public SectorCapex V Opex Cost Analysis/ advice Qualifications A degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent.Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS. 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 below, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.