Associate Director - Cost Consultancy

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Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in May subject to approval. If you meet the key criteria for the role and would like to be considered, please read on and click to apply:

• Degree qualification
• Middle East experience
• Full life cycle, major project experience
• MRICS or relevant professional membership

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical construction expertise and consultancy delivery experience to unlock the potential in every person and project. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The opportunity:

To oversee the management of one of our cost consultancy teams within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia supporting the director of cost and commercial, you will be responsible and accountable for technical quality, knowledge, and leadership of up to 25 surveyors.

You'll be responsible for:

• Enhance our profile and reputation in the market.
• Plan for annual performance and goals for your team.
• Develop client relationships and lead project engagements.
• Ensure team delivers based on Mace's value-driven approach.
• Maintain accurate rate databases and conduct market research.
• Manage resources and deliverables for your team across projects.
• Provide leadership, engagement, and career development for your team.
• Measure quantities for cost models, plans, estimates, and bills accurately.
• Prepare cost models and benchmarks using digital and traditional methods, presenting effectively to clients.

You'll need to have:

• Experience in the Middle East.
• MRICS or relevant professional membership.
• A degree in quantity surveying or cost management.
• Leadership and management experience with large, diverse teams.
• Awareness of carbon and sustainability impacts on projects.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Our values

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you're involved with.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

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 within the role.