Location
Birmingham

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. In our Cities and Places sector, we shape everything from homes and schools to major MoJ programmes, offices and retail-led commercial developments. Working with government and private-sector clients, we create spaces that genuinely improve how people live, work and connect – building stronger, healthier and more resilient communities. These ambitions come with challenges such as tight budgets, funding pressures, complex stakeholder needs, sustainability demands, and the constant need to adapt at pace. At Mace, navigating these challenges is what we do best. We bring flexibility, adaptability, and deep technical expertise to programme and project delivery, partnering closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver outcomes that matter. Through cutting-edge technology, modern construction techniques, and a relentless focus on social value, we help deliver projects that meet today’s requirements while supporting long-term goals. Projects that stand the test of time and create thriving, future-proofed communities.

You’ll be responsible for delivering client-focused outcomes through effective cost planning, procurement, and achievement of strategic KPIs. Upholding integrity, managing ethically viable operations, and driving net zero carbon transition. Creating opportunity by mentoring teams, championing innovation, and embedding continuous improvement across all activities. Managing feasibility studies, procurement strategies, and contract selection, ensuring effective reporting and compliance. Managing estimating, cost planning, and valuations, presenting accurate financial reports to stakeholders. Overseeing contracts, claims, and completion processes, driving successful project outcomes. Mentoring teams, embedding continuous improvement, and championing net zero carbon transition across all delivery activities.

Our values include Safety first - Going home safe and well: championing a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with our clients. Integrity - Always do the right thing: influencing positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: championing 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
Proven consulting experience with strong commercial and financial acumen. Expertise in value engineering, sustainability, and stakeholder management within diverse teams.

About you
Committed to upholding integrity and ethical operations. Able to mentor teams, champion innovation, and embed continuous improvement. Adaptable and able to navigate complex challenges including tight budgets, funding pressures, and sustainability demands.

Qualifications
Degree in quantity surveying or cost management. Professional membership (MRICS/RICS or equivalent), progressing toward fellowship.