Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy (Utilities Sector)Mace, Peterborough, England, United KingdomWe are recruiting for a talented, motivated and ambitious associate director to join our expanding utilities, water, energy and nuclear commercial consultancy team. This role will require a presence in our Southeast based client offices 2-3 days per week.You’ll Be Responsible ForConducting feasibility studies, business cases and writing procurement reports.Applying value management techniques at the outset of a project.Managing estimating and cost planning activities, including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.Managing the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.Ensuring that post contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.Producing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.Active participation in meetings and project discussions.Value engineering and life cycle costing.Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.Acting as a key interface with clients and other consultants at all project stages.Marketing and business development duties, particularly in your sector, including supporting the consultancy team in promoting Mace in the region.Providing line management and overseeing recruitment.You’ll Need To HaveBachelor’s degree and a member of a relevant institute.Track record of winning and delivering work for utility sector clients.Good working knowledge of contracts, estimating, valuations, cost reporting and financial modelling.Experience in negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels.Digitally savvy, able to build lasting client relationships and lead high performing teams within a commercial environment.Cost consultancy practice and a strong desire to grow your career with opportunities at Mace.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 open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable.Seniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionConsulting, Information Technology, and SalesIndustriesConstruction #J-18808-Ljbffr