Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy - RailJoin to apply for the Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy - Rail role at Mace.At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.Within our consultancy business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. For more than 28 years our adventurous spirit has driven us to do things better and drive change through our industry. We have helped shape cities around the world. Mace is now a £2.35bn company, operating in 21 sectors from five global hubs across consultancy and construction, inspiring each other and our clients to innovate. We champion people, whether as individuals or teams. Our people constantly strive for better and always go that extra mile, inspiring each other and clients to innovate. We challenge convention, apply a can-do attitude and are committed to quality and service excellence.The ProjectDue to continued growth, our rail consultancy team is expanding. We are seeking talented commercial management professionals with rail sector experience to join us in either Leeds or Manchester. If you're looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team, we'd love to hear from you.Our Values Shape The Way We Consult And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They AreSafety first - Going home safe and wellClient focus - Deliver on our promiseIntegrity - Always do the right thingCreate opportunity - For our people to excelSupporting the commercial lead to ensure that cost plans are robust, integrated, represent value for money, and are supported by consistent internal and external benchmarking data.You’ll Be Responsible ForSupporting in conducting feasibility studies and benchmarkingAppyling the value management techniques at the outset of a projectSupporting estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost planSupporting the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectivelyHelping ensure that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectivelyHelping ensure that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectivelyHelping ensure the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the clientHelping ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreedBeing a valued interface with client and other consultants at all project stagesAssisting in the development of new business opportunities with existing and new clientsYou’ll Need To HavePrevious experience working for a cost consultancy practice or main contractor within Infrastructure sectorsCost planning, budgeting and estimating experienceKnowledge of the typical industry contract forms and procurement routesHighly numerate, accurate and focused on detailUnderstanding of industry best practiceAbility to build excellent relationships with clients, design teams and stakeholdersYou’ll Also HaveA degree in quantity surveying/cost management or equivalentProfessional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS or working towards. (Not essential)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.We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.We are not providing any non-relevant boilerplate. End of refined description.We will not include false headings or extraneous sections.Signed-off for clarity and readability.Refinement completed. #J-18808-Ljbffr