Cost Consultant

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.

We are seeking a talented cost manager to join our growing life sciences and pharmaceuticals team , supporting some of the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, research and advanced manufacturing organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the industry's most complex and technically challenging capital projects, ranging from research and development laboratories, advanced manufacturing facilities and pilot plants through to highly regulated pharmaceutical production environments. Our projects span the full asset lifecycle, from feasibility and business case development through design, procurement, construction and handover.

Working closely with clients, designers, contractors and project teams, you will play a key role in the delivery of cost management services, including cost planning, estimating, procurement, benchmarking, risk management, change control and financial reporting. You will support clients in making informed investment decisions while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and achieve their strategic objectives.

This role provides the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative team, contributing to the successful delivery of cutting-edge facilities that support scientific research, innovation and advanced manufacturing across the global life sciences sector.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Supporting the preparation, development and management of cost plans throughout the project lifecycle.
- Providing cost management services across complex laboratory, manufacturing and technical facilities.
- Supporting procurement activities including tendering, bid analysis, contract preparation and commercial evaluations.
- Assisting in managing project budgets, forecasts, change control and financial reporting.
- Building strong working relationships with clients, consultants and contractors to support successful project outcomes.
- Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams to deliver excellence for our clients.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of cost management best practice.
- Sharing knowledge across the life sciences sector and engage with Mace's centres of excellence and technical communities.
- Supporting innovation and the use of digital tools to drive better project outcomes.

You’ll need to have :

- Experience in a cost management or quantity surveying role within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or advanced manufacturing sectors .
- Experience working on laboratory facilities incorporating CL1–CL4 containment environments , with exposure to one or more containment levels.
- Strong cost planning, estimating, procurement and commercial management skills.
- Experience working on technically complex and highly serviced building projects.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and client-facing skills.
- Degree qualified in quantity surveying, cost management or a related discipline.
- Professional accreditation (MRICS) or working towards chartership.
- Knowledge of value engineering, lifecycle costing and construction contract frameworks.
- Understanding of GMP and regulated project environments.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams on complex capital projects.
- Awareness of sustainability, whole-life cost and low-carbon considerations in project delivery.

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 within the role.

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