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 our strategy site.



Within our consult and construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.



The Cost Engineer will work within one of the delivery teams, on behalf of the Programme Partner, liaising with a variety of stakeholders across the project, reporting to the Project Controls Manager with functional alignment to the Cost Lead. Due to the strict security requirements, candidates must be a UK National and will need to progress through security clearance.



Our values shape the way we consult & construct, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:



Safety first - Going home safe and well:


You will be an advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. You will possess technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise:


You will support cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans to clients and internal stakeholders. You will support the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. You will support the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans. Provide monthly reporting on project cost and forecast including actual costs, estimate to complete, earned value variance analysis and narrative. Lead monthly meetings related to cost and forecast with the planning team, Partners, and the commercial team to support the project. Manage the process and providing technical support for the full life-cycle project budget, scope, and cost codification. Support the project manager in their delivery of the project regarding cost. Liaise with the change manager to agree the cost element of trends and changes. Support the overall organisational change (trending and Management plans) process; ensuring it is rigorously applied to all changes and that impacts are fully assessed and incorporated into cost forecasts, plans and budgets. Assure the integration of cost and schedule with the planning team. Gate keeper for Partner cost data. Implement, administer, and maintain cost control system (Contruent/PRISM) and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts for projects of medium complexity and value. Support the preparation and implementation of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), ensuring understanding of the broader scope across all project stages. Support the set-up of appropriate control budgets & project estimate and schedule, ensuring full understanding of estimate basis, scope, schedule. Work closely with the Client cost team and monitor all associated costs.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:


You will support management operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. You will work 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 will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel:


You will manage teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub. You will guide Assistant Cost Consultants and other junior team members to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholder
You'll need to have:


You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. Able to interpret and analyse data into onward communication to allow decision making. Understanding of cost management methodologies and techniques. Good experience in the use of cost management software systems such as PRISM (Aka Contruent). A good understanding of earned value analysis. Previous experience on a major construction project. Ability to build lasting client relationships. Passion driven - Sense of belonging, aligned to vision and programme ideology. Act inclusively, treating all with respect and driving diverse thinking - Open minded and act inclusively. Delivering excellence - Outcome driven, identifying opportunities. Integrity - Complimentary and collaborative. Embed and embrace culture of health, safety, and wellbeing with safety at the heart of everything we do. Safeguarding and protecting the planet - Adopting a sustainable approach, making the right decisions to protect our world. Project-life balance - Happiness. Challenging the status quo in pursuit of a better future - Best in class and ahead of the curve, open to change. Value led approach - Driven by future needs, bringing a better solution. Ever evolving - Sustainable economically/people perspective.
You'll also have:


Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent). Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent), or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. Commercial and financial acumen. Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction. Experience of managing parts of projects within large, diverse teams. Experience of developing relationships with key senior stakeholders. Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
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.

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