Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy

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.

The Project

An exciting opportunity to be a part of our Project Management Consultancy team to deliver a Commercial project with infrastructure and landscape packages.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leads contract administration by overseeing the preparation and formal execution of all contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses.
• Manages large teams or multiple units, fostering high performance, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement aligned with key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Drives cost control and valuation processes, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversees monthly post-contract cost reporting, presenting detailed financial updates and forecasts to clients for informed decision-making.
• Identifies and manages cost impacts related to design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client-driven adjustments.
• Evaluates contractor claims for delays and additional costs, ensuring fair and compliant resolution in line with contractual obligations.
• Directs project completion certification, including issuing certificates of practical completion and final sign-off, ensuring all defects are addressed.
• Champions innovation and sustainability, leading cost consultants in improving procedures and tools, while actively contributing to net zero carbon goals through strategic project delivery.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Strong Bidding and business development experience.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle cos.
• ting, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Management experience within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
  
  

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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