Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in April subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.
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 consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The project:
Luxury masterplan development consisting of the best-in-class hospitality/hotels, residences and retail assets. Long term multi-year project and an opportunity to work on something still early in the project lifecycle seeing it through into delivery phases and beyond.
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
Safety first - Going home safe and well:
- You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
- You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
- You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
- Responsible for providing cost management services to achieve completion of projects.
- Responsible for managing a large team to deliver key outcomes contributing to strategic development.
- Provides leadership & direction to team members.
- Directs preparation of the contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.
- Manages a large team (or several terms) of direct reports, driving the appropriate behaviours to achieve success & key performance indicators (KPIs), including a continuous improvement culture.
- Drives measurement of valuations to ensure cost control and reporting services are enforced.
- Directs the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
- Proactively identifies costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
- Oversees the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
- Directs issuing of certificates of practical completion to ensure final sign off on accounts.
- Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with completion, submissions and approval requirements.
- Leads cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.
- Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned.
- Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
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.
- You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
- You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
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.
- You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
- You will lead cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.
You’ll need to have:
- Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients.
- Demonstrable experience in commercial management across a variety of sectors.
- Sound understanding of costing and timescales.
- Proven experience in areas such as risk management and change control management.
- Proven experience of different types of contracts including the method of measurement.
- Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications.
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Digital comprehension.
You’ll also need:
- Comprehensive understanding of present-day issues such as sustainability, social value and carbon reduction.
- Expert knowledge of industry best practice.
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.
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