Location
London (based in a client office)

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. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cost Management team working in the Private Commercial Sector in a seconded Cost Management Office (CMO) / Programme Management Office (PMO) role within one of our global Corporate Real Estate clients. You will support the Cost/Commercial PMO lead across a full range of benchmarking, capital planning, project budgeting, forecasting and strategic procurement services.

Key responsibilities include managing consistent cost management and reporting across multiple projects with the Commercial Lead, overseeing cost planning, benchmarking, procurement, cashflow, contract and claims governance. You will maintain and enhance cost and commercial databases ensuring accuracy and data integrity, monitor budgets, accruals, contingencies, risks and change control against agreed baselines, and analyse project trends through dashboards and reporting tools to inform decision-making. Building reliable forecasts and benchmarks to measure programme performance will be essential.

Additionally, you will manage and develop Cost Consultants, driving high performance and continuous improvement, strengthen stakeholder relationships and support net-zero ambitions through responsible delivery.

At Mace, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals passionate about cost management who always aim to provide the highest standard of delivery for their clients.

Experience
Proven expertise in cost planning, data analysis, Excel and managing large cost datasets. Experience in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, communication and problem-solving. Knowledge of sector best practice, sustainability principles, and Capex/Opex commercial analysis.

About you
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships. Motivated to drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality outcomes. Passionate about sustainability and supporting net-zero ambitions. Enthusiastic and committed to working collaboratively within a team environment.

Qualifications
Degree in cost management or quantity surveying is required. Professional membership such as MRICS is preferred.