Cost Consultant - Cities & Places

Mace; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a qualified Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team in the UK. You will work with government partners and multidisciplinary teams to deliver value, control costs, and drive sustainable outcomes across projects from rail to public spaces.

You'll lead procurement strategies, deliver robust reporting, and mentor colleagues while maintaining the highest standards of governance and integrity. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Expertise in value engineering, contracts, sustainability, and stakeholder management.
• Proven experience delivering projects within diverse teams and shaping outcomes with carbon-conscious approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support client-focused outcomes through cost planning, procurement, and KPI achievement.
• Uphold integrity, manage ethically viable operations, and drive net zero carbon transition.
• Mentor teams, champion innovation, and embed continuous improvement across all activities.
• Manage feasibility studies, procurement strategies, and contract selection with robust reporting.
• Oversee cost planning, valuations, and financial control with stakeholder reporting.
• Oversee contracts, claims, and completion processes to secure project success.
• Guide teams in continuous improvement and carbon-conscious delivery.

Skills

Cost management

Value engineering

Stakeholder management

Sustainability

Education

Degree in quantity surveying

Tools

CostX

MS Excel

Contract management software

Job description

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

From homes and schools to smart motorways and vibrant community spaces, our work with government partners gives us the opportunity to make a real, lasting difference. Our local government clients have shown us what true collaboration looks like - that property is more than bricks and mortar; it’s a platform for stronger, healthier and more resilient communities.

These ambitions don’t come without challenges: tight budgets, funding pressures, complex stakeholder needs, sustainability demands and the constant need to adapt at pace. At Mace, navigating these challenges is what we do best.

We bring flexibility, adaptability and deep technical expertise to programme and project delivery - partnering closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver outcomes that matter. Through cutting‑edge technology, modern construction techniques, and a relentless focus on social value, we help deliver projects that meet today’s requirements while supporting long‑term goals. Projects that stand the test of time and create thriving, future‑proofed communities.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Supporting client-focused outcomes through effective cost planning, procurement, and achievement of strategic KPIs.
• Upholding integrity, managing ethically viable operations and driving net zero carbon transition.
• Creating opportunity by mentoring teams, championing innovation, and embedding continuous improvement across all activities.
• Managing feasibility studies, procurement strategies, and contract selection, ensuring robust reporting and compliance.
• Managing cost planning, valuations, and financial control, presenting accurate reports to stakeholders.
• Overseeing contracts, claims, and completion processes, securing project success and stakeholder confidence.
• Mentoring teams, drive continuous improvement, and champion net zero carbon transition across all activities.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Expertise in value engineering, contracts, sustainability, and stakeholder management.
• Proven experience delivering projects within diverse teams and shaping outcomes with carbon-conscious approaches.

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.