Senior Cost Consultant

Mace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project, delivering value across major developments in the UK.

The role base options include London, Birmingham, and Winchester, with hybrid working and a focus on cost planning, procurement, and stakeholder management to meet strategic KPIs while driving sustainability and net zero initiatives.

You'll mentor teams and uphold integrity while reporting on financial performance to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management.
• MRICS/RICS membership (or equivalent) progressing toward fellowship.
• Proven consulting experience with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Expertise in value engineering, sustainability, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client-focused outcomes through cost planning, procurement and KPIs.
• Uphold integrity, manage ethical operations and drive net zero transition.
• Mentor teams, champion innovation and embed continuous improvement.
• Manage feasibility studies, procurement strategies and contract selection.
• Oversee estimating, cost planning and valuations, report to stakeholders.
• Oversee contracts, claims and completion processes for project success.
• Mentor teams and drive continuous improvement and net zero delivery.

Skills

Consulting experience

Commercial acumen

Value engineering

Sustainability

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or cost management

MRICS / RICS membership

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.

The role will be based on the following locations - London, Birmingham, Winchester.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Delivering 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 effective reporting and compliance.
• Managing estimating, cost planning, and valuations, presenting accurate financial reports to stakeholders.
• Overseeing contracts, claims, and completion processes, driving successful project outcomes.
• Mentoring teams, embed continuous improvement, and champion net zero carbon transition across all delivery activities.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management.
• Professional membership (MRICS/RICS or equivalent), progressing toward fellowship.
• Proven consulting experience with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Expertise in value engineering, sustainability, and stakeholder management within diverse teams.

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.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.