Associate Director - Cost Consultancy

Associate Director - Cost Consultancy - Education

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Associate Director - Cost Consultancy - Education Mace, an inclusive employer and member of the myGwork LGBTQ+ business community. Purpose: To redefine the boundaries of ambition by creating responsible, transformative impacts for people, communities and societies. Project: This role sits in the education sector. Values & Responsibilities Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well

You will be a managing 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 the 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 the development of strategic 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 centres 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

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. Directing 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.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome 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. Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Director Job function: Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Location:: Birmingham
Job Type:: PartTime

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