Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. As Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy, you will be responsible for managing safe, compliant and sustainable project delivery, maintaining excellence across quality, cost, programme and performance standards. You will provide strategic leadership for project and commercial activities, overseeing contracts, governance and client outcomes. Your role includes driving ethical, financially responsible operations that support net zero ambitions and deliver value for clients and communities. You will direct, mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering inclusion, continuous improvement and best practice in cost management. Key responsibilities include directing commercial and contractual activities such as contract execution, certifications, claims management and project close-out, as well as cost control, valuations and post-contract reporting to provide clear commercial insight to clients and stakeholders. You will identify and manage commercial risks, design changes and carbon reduction opportunities to support sustainable project outcomes.

Our Values
Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes 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.

Experience
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 bidding and business development experience. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction. Management experience within 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.

About you
Strategic leader with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams. Committed to fostering inclusion, continuous improvement and best practice in cost management. Ethical and financially responsible with a passion for supporting net zero ambitions and delivering value for clients and communities.

Qualifications
Degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalent. Professional membership such as MRICS/RICS or equivalent, with progression towards fellowship or demonstrable professional development.