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Senior Cost Consultant - MEP
Who We Are
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 the kind of people we want to join us on our journey.
The Opportunity We are looking for enthusiastic individuals passionate about cost and commercial management to join us as a Senior Cost Consultant specialising in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing).
As a member of our Education sector team, you will deliver full-cycle cost management services for ongoing commissions and projects.
About the Role
You’ll be responsible for:
- Conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, and drafting procurement reports
- Applying value management techniques from the project outset
- Managing, estimating, and cost planning activities, overseeing the final cost plan and presenting it to clients
- Ensuring final accounts are negotiated and agreed
- Acting as a key interface between clients, stakeholders, and other consultants throughout all project stages
- Handling contractual frameworks and standard forms of contract
- Identifying opportunities to enhance cost management procedures, templates, and outcomes, improving client services
- Streamlining internal systems and processes for efficiency
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Requirements
You’ll need:
- Experience and expertise in advising on contract administration, including JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal) and NEC (New Engineering Contract)
- Proficiency in value engineering and life cycle costing
- Knowledge in capex vs opex cost analysis/advice
- Commercial insight into MEP standards, sustainability, carbon reduction strategies, and public-sector priorities
- Ability to apply industry best practices, multi-sector experience, and professional standards to achieve client outcomes
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Our Values
- Safety First – Championing a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment committed to wellbeing
- Client Focus – Delivering quality, strategic outcomes, and fostering long-term client relationships
- Integrity – Ensuring ethical influence while aligning with compliance obligations
- Create Opportunity – Driving continuous improvement to inspire team development
About Us
Mace is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you feel your skills align well, even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we’d love to hear from you—you could be the best fit for this or another role.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, or hybrid working arrangements if these suit the role’s requirements.
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