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The project:
£3bn strategic infrastructure (within the defence sector) program where Mace has been appointed as one of the delivery partners to provide expertise in managing and delivering key infrastructure projects by bringing specialist skills to support the client's programme of infrastructure improvements.
The senior cost engineer (within our project controls team) will work within one of the delivery teams, on behalf of the programme partner, liaising with a variety of stakeholders across the project, reporting to the project controls manager with functional alignment to the cost lead.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
Safety first - Going home safe and well:
* You will be an 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 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 create and design effective implementations of PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions.
* You will support best in class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.
* You will be developing your expertise in PMO and project controls, with a growing internal and external network (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders).
* Provide monthly reporting on project cost and forecast including actual costs, estimate to complete, earned value variance analysis and narrative.
* Lead monthly meetings related to cost and forecast with the planning team, Partners, and the commercial team to support the project.
* Manage the process and providing technical support for the full life-cycle project budget, scope, and cost codification.
* Support the project manager in their delivery of the project regarding cost.
* Liaise with the change manager to agree the cost element of trends and changes.
* Support the overall organisational change (trending and MoC) process; ensuring it is rigorously applied to all changes and that impacts are fully assessed and incorporated into cost forecasts, plans and budgets.
* Assure the integration of cost and schedule with the planning team.
* Gate keeper for Partner cost data.
* Implement, administer, and maintain cost control system (Contruent/PRISM) and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts for projects of medium complexity and value.
* Support the preparation and implementation of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), ensuring understanding of the broader scope across all project stages.
* Support the set-up of appropriate control budgets from the TAR & project estimate and schedule, ensuring full understanding of estimate basis, scope, schedule, contracting strategy and execution plan.
* Work closely with the Client cost team and monitor site costs.
* Ad hoc support to business cases and investment decisions, working with the Client cost team and commercial team.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
* You will manage project teams in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
* You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
* 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 mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
* 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 support the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
You'll need to have:
* You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.
* Understanding of cost management methodologies and techniques.
* Solid experience in the use cost management software systems such as PRISM (aka contruent) or ecosys.
* A good understanding of earned value analysis.
* Previous experience on a major construction project.
* Ability to build lasting client relationships.
* Passion driven - Sense of belonging, aligned to vision and programme ideology.
* Act inclusively, treating all with respect and driving diverse thinking - Open minded and act inclusively.
* Delivering excellence - Outcome driven, identifying opportunities.
* Integrity - Complimentary and collaborative.
* Embed and embrace culture of health, safety, and wellbeing with safety at the heart of everything we do.
* Safeguarding and protecting the planet - Adopting a sustainable approach, making the right decisions to protect our world.
* Project-life balance - Happiness.
* Challenging the status quo in pursuit of a better future - Best in class and ahead of the curve, open to change.
* Value led approach - Driven by future needs, bringing a better solution.
* Ever evolving - Sustainable economically/people perspective.
* Engineering, business, quantity surveying, construction management degree or equivalent experience and ideally have an APC membership.
* Proven relevant experience in project management or project controls environment in a similar cost role in a construction or consultancy background.
* Experience of nuclear or high secure sectors desirable.
You'll also have:
* Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
* Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the consult sector.
* Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
* Strong commercial and financial acumen.
* Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
* 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.
Note: SC clearance is essential for this role (Mace will process this security clearance on your behalf but please ensure you could get SC before applying. Due to the strict security requirements, candidates must be a UK national and will need to progress through security clearance). This role will require 2 days travel per week to Newbury, Berkshire or Warrington or London with visits to suppliers once/twice month.
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.
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