Location
Derby

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. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. Ready to take the next step in your cost consultancy career? At Mace, we're looking for a talented senior cost consultant with MEP expertise to join our high-performing Defence team. You'll play a key role in delivering expert cost management solutions, influencing project success, and helping clients make informed investment decisions across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is an opportunity to work closely with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary consultant teams, supporting projects from feasibility and procurement through to final account agreement.

You’ll be responsible for:
- Conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, and preparing procurement reports.
- Applying value management techniques from the outset of a project.
- Managing estimating and cost-planning activities, including taking ownership of and presenting final cost plans.
- Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
- Acting as a key interface with clients, stakeholders and other consultants throughout all project stages.
- Managing contractual frameworks and standard forms of contract.
- Identifying opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, products and services provided to clients.
- Identifying and implementing improvements to internal systems and processes.
- Providing commercial and cost advice throughout the project lifecycle.

What’s on offer
Car allowance
Medical health cover
Life insurance
Income protection insurance
Pension scheme
Discretionary annual salary reviews
Family-friendly policies
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Opportunities for professional development and career progression

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 qualified in quantity surveying, cost management, engineering or an equivalent discipline.
Previous experience within a cost consultancy practice in a similar role (preferred but not essential).
Strong knowledge of MEP and sustainable technologies, with experience working across multiple sectors.
Experience with JCT and NEC forms of contract.
Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.
Sound knowledge of contract administration, with the ability to undertake and advise on related activities.
Knowledge of value engineering and life-cycle costing.
Understanding of key industry topics, including sustainability, social value and carbon reduction, particularly within the public sector.
Experience providing CapEx versus OpEx cost analysis and advice.
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

About you
Professional membership such as MRICS/RICS is preferred.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Proactive, detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications
Degree qualification in a relevant discipline.
Professional membership such as MRICS/RICS (preferred).