Mace
Senior Cost Consultant - Corporate Real Estate - Cost Management Office / PMO
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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.
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to join the Cost Management team working in the Private Commercial Sector working in a seconded CMO (Cost Management Office)/PMO (Programme Management Office) role within one of our global Corporate real estate clients. The role will involve supporting the Cost/Commercial PMO lead across a full range of benchmarking, capital planning, project budgeting, forecasting and strategic procurement services. At Mace, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about cost management and always aim to provide the highest standard of delivery for their clients.
Please Note: The role will be based in a client office in London.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing consistent cost management and reporting across multiple projects with the Commercial Lead.
- Overseeing cost planning, benchmarking, procurement, cashflow, contract and claims governance.
- Maintaining and enhance cost and commercial databases, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
- Monitoring budgets, accruals, contingencies, risks and change control against agreed baselines.
- Analysing project trends through dashboards and reporting tools to inform decision-making.
- Building reliable forecasts and benchmarks to measure programme performance.
- Managing and developing Cost Consultants, driving high performance and continuous improvement.
- Strengthening stakeholder relationships and support net-zero ambitions through responsible delivery.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Degree in cost management or quantity surveying; professional membership (e.g., MRICS) preferred.
- Strong expertise in cost planning, data analysis, Excel, and large cost datasets.
- Proven stakeholder engagement, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving capability.
- Knowledge of sector best practice, sustainability principles, and Capex/Opex commercial analysis.
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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 with-in the role.
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