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Sector: Construction and Building Services
Role: Senior Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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 business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
Provides cost management services from contract signature and award to completion of projects in various different sectors. Provides leadership to managers & professionals.
Our values shape the way we consult:
Safety first - Going home safe and well:
* You will be a leading 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 advanced 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 manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
* You will be accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.
* You will manage costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients.
* Accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
* Advises on administration of the terms of the construction works or services contracts.
* Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract to agree with the contractor.
* Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract.
* Supervises the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
* Identifies costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
* Oversees and engages in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
* Advises on the issuing of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
* Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
* Manages Cost Consultant, providing guidance, direction and coaching and performance management.
* Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
* Manages & provides leadership to a team of Managers and Professionals, ensuring the principles, structures, tools/capabilities and responsibilities are in place to deliver area plans and deliver excellence.
* Provides performance management, technical development and coaching.
* Identifies and implements continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
* Develops & maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
* Manages & influences Key/Senior stakeholders.
* Works 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.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
* You will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
* 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 provide leadership to Managers and other professionals 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 manage Cost Consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.
You'll need to have:
* Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients.
* Proven experience in commercial management.
* Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.
* Proven experience in areas such as risk management and change control management.
* Proven experience of different types of contract including the method of measurement.
* Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications.
* Negotiation skills.
* Analytical skills.
* Digitally Competent.
* A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
* Detailed knowledge in most forms of contracts.
* Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
* Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/market of project/role.
* Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
* Knowledge of contractual frameworks relating to construction.
* Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration and Contract Management.
* Ability to be effective communicator with all stakeholders.
* Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
* Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
* Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consult.
* Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve project key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Experience of managing people.
* Experience of risk management.
* Sharing key information and learning generated with colleagues.
* Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.
* Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM.
* Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.
* Understanding of present-day issues such as Sustainability, Social Value and Carbon Reduction.
* Understanding of industry best practice.
You'll also have:
* Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
* Capex V Opex Cost analysis/advice.
* Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
* Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
* Experience in business development.
* Developed commercial and financial acumen.
* Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
* Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
* Developing experience of managing 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.
Company
If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us.
Fortune favours the brave - and so do we
At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world.
You might be part of our healthcare team delivering critical hospital care units, or our education team creating schools to inspire our future leaders. You could be a graduate working on the world’s tallest building, or be managing the construction of world-leading cultural landmarks. Whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you.
At Mace we want you to feel comfortable from day 1, so for any questions about a career at Mace, including application advice, please contact paul.deaville@macegroup.com for a confidential chat.
Our clients say that it’s our people that make the difference
Our people think harder, do better and go further. Every day at Mace is an opportunity to think and do things differently. We were founded more than 30 years ago, and every day our entrepreneurial culture plays a huge role in our success. We exist to seek out the world’s most interesting projects that challenge and excite us.
We want our employees to thrive and achieve their highest potential. We are passionate about creating an environment that provides opportunities for the most stimulating and fulfilling careers. We encourage innovation and welcome new perspectives by attracting and developing people with diverse talent who inspire our thinking, challenge our solutions and enhance our culture.
At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills, see the world and get to work with both inspiring colleagues and influential clients – whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you. But don’t just take our word for it; below you can see what some of our people had to say.
Reward and recognition
We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes:
* 22 days of holiday, plus two ‘Mace Days’ to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Highly competitive maternity and paternity package
* Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees
* Season ticket loan
* Annual health screening
* Private medical insurance
* Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval)
* Continuous on the job training and development
* Cycle to work scheme
* Our international benefit packages are comparable. Please contact our recruitment team for more information.
We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees.
Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent. Top performers are recognised for both their contribution to projects and their broader contribution to the business.
At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves.
Regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or affiliation to any political party, we embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every Mace person is treated equally, fairly and with respect.
We are proud partners of Stonewall’s global diversity champions programme that ensures all LGBT+ staff are accepted without exception at Mace.
Mace’s corporate purpose statement is ‘Redefining the boundaries of ambition’.
Support for disabled employees is provided by:
Our recruitment and HR Teams have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues.
Enabled at Mace – employee network. Its aims are to support its members and, to "to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and other impairments” to support their aim to create an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone.
Disability Confident – We are using the requirements of the government scheme to create an inclusive environment for disabled job applicants and existing colleagues.
Clear Assured – an externally verified accreditation around equality, diversity and inclusion practice across our business, driving improvements to our policies, processes and practices.
Recite Me – an assistive technology tool that provides access support to all employees. It is located on our intranet site, our website and job vacancy platform.
Mace are member of the Business Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information. Our line managers have access to their confidential support line.
Silver Clear Assured Award
ridi - Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative Awards 2021 - Highly Commended Category
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