Senior Cost Consultant - Ports

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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. 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 of every project.

For more than 28 years our adventurous spirit has driven us to do things better and drive change through our industry. We have helped shape cities around the world. Mace is now a £2.35bn company, operating in 21 sectors from five global hubs across consultancy and construction, inspiring each other and our clients to innovate.

The project:

Working in the Mace transportation business unit as a senior cost consultant, you will be responsible for the management of commercial aspects of transportation across major rail, ports and highways projects and programmes .

Your role will include the delivery of projects providing pre-award, procurement and post-award services to our esteemed client base, continuously driving best-value and high standards throughout the supply chain.

As a senior cost consultant within Mace, you will provide a provide a \"cradle to grave\" commercial function for all work packages making up the commission.

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:

• You will be an 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 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 cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans to clients and internal stakeholders.
  
• You will manage the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
  
• You will support the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans.
  
• Supporting associate/project directors with cost management and contract performance reports.
  
• Managing procurement of projects or assisting procurement, including preparing contract and tender documentation.
  
• Preparing and managing contract documentation and negotiating with contractors.
  
• Presenting cost reports, including monthly performance reviews
  
• Advising the project manager on the administration of NEC contracts.
  
• Assisting the project manager across all functions & project delivery.
  
• Acting under delegated authority from the project manager.
  
• Assessing AFP's & CEs to advise the project manager on amounts due under contract.
  
• Ensuring that interim & final assessments are accurate, robust and in accordance with terms.
  
• Working with contractors to achieve agreed final assessments where possible.
  
• Being a key interface with client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.
  
• Handling of contractual frameworks
  
• Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, and products.
  
• Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.

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 manage 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 centres of excellence, mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
  
• You will manage other 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:
  
• You have a degree (BSc/MSc or equivalent) in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent along with 8 - 10 years previous experience in a cost/commercial consultancy practice in a similar role and experience working within the infrastructure sector.
  
• Port and marine experience is preferable but not essential.
  
• Sound understanding of earthworks/highways operations is desirable.
  
• You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and enjoy working within a strong, motivated team environment. You will be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth that 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.

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