Cost Manager

About the Role

• Champion safety by managing exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance standards. • Apply technical expertise in local health and safety regulations. • Promote a diverse, inclusive environment and employee wellbeing. • Support cost planning and present cost plans to clients and internal stakeholders. • Manage procurement stages including pre‑qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation. • Deliver cost management services to achieve strategic outcomes and key performance indicators. • Ensure fiscally and ethically viable operations, aligned with business and legislative compliance. • Contribute to net‑zero carbon transition by identifying and managing project emissions and reductions. • Lead and develop teams, fostering continuous improvement and excellence in delivery. • Network, innovate and leverage Mace’s centres of excellence, control centre and knowledge hub. • Oversee Cost Consultants to improve cost management procedures, templates and products.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸safety management
• ▸cost planning
• ▸procurement
• ▸cost management
• ▸carbon reduction
• ▸team leadership

What You Bring

Within our consulting business we combine leading‑edge practical expertise with project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project we undertake. • Hold a degree in engineering, quantity surveying, business management, accounting, economics, project controls or a related discipline. • Possess significant experience in cost engineering or project controls on complex projects. • Demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to present complex data. • Have experience in infrastructure, rail, civil engineering, major programmes, government or large‑scale capital projects. • Be familiar with risk management and change management processes. • Hold professional accreditation or be working towards membership with ACostE, ICE, RICS or similar bodies. • Exhibit commercial and financial acumen with the ability to develop senior stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸cost engineering
• ▸project controls
• ▸analytical
• ▸infrastructure
• ▸risk management

Benefits

Mace is an inclusive employer that welcomes diverse candidates and offers part‑time, flexible and hybrid working options where suitable. • Benefit from an inclusive employer committed to diversity and flexible working arrangements.

Work Environment

Hybrid