Job title: Assistant Cost Consultant
Company: Mace Group
Job description: 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 ourWithin our consult 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 consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
- 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
Assists and supports teams in providing cost management services from inception to completion for ongoing and new commissions in various different sectors.You’ll be responsible for:
- Assisting with feasibility studies, procurement strategies and contract selection, assisting in the production of procurement reports.
- Aiding the application of the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
- Providing estimating and cost planning support in production of the final cost plan.
- Involving in the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
- Supporting the preparation of the contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses, preparation of valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract.
- Working with the cost consultant to provide cost control and reporting services during the contract.
- Analysing and supporting in the preparation of financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
- Contributing to identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
- Assisting on the issue of certificates of practical completion and assist with agreement of final accounts.
- Supporting the cost consultant on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
- Providing assistance and support to cost consultant and/or team/s in the delivery of cost management services.
- Developing working relationships with (range of) internal stakeholders.
- Working with team members providing operational delivery of team/regional strategy etc.
- Providing guidance & coaching to more junior roles.
- Working 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’ll need to have:
- Negotiation skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Digitally competent.
- A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent) or working towards.
- Ability to be effective communicator with all stakeholders.
- Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
- Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consult.
- Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.
- Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.
You’ll also have:
- Understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.
- Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.
- Understanding different types of contracts including the method of measurement.
- Stakeholder management experience.
- Identifying and generating business development opportunities with existing clients.
- Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that led to service improvement e.g. BIM.
- Understanding of the principals of sustainability, social value and carbon reduction.
- Good understanding of industry best practice.
- Some knowledge of the principals of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
- Working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS or equivalent.
- Some knowledge of forms of contract.
- Some knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on contract administration.
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.#LI-OnsiteQualifications.
Expected salary:
Location: Manchester
Job date: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 01:23:26 GMT
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