Senior Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy)

About Mace

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.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for managing the commercial and QS team across a major infrastructure workstream (Asset Delivery), executing the direction of the commercial strategy and applying rigorous commercial governance of cost, change, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in the preparation of various commercial reports, as directed by commercial leads, whilst driving proactive management of commercial risks.
• Act as the senior commercial interface with key suppliers, project managers, and key stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and leading the assessment of supplier KPIs to ensure performance aligns with contractual expectations.
• Own the forecasts for each of the suppliers (prepared by your team) and the holistic position. Key to have a solid understanding of forecasting and cost management process, liabilities, accruals, etc.

Requirements

• Post-Contract Focus: Significant experience in delivering and leading month end process including payments, forecasting, liabilities, accruals, etc.
• Education: Degree level qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Professional Qualification: MRICS qualified or equivalent qualification (or working towards).
• Development: Evidence of on-going management development and relevant personal development.
• Experience: Similar role at a similar level in major infrastructure projects.
• Complex Teams: Experienced working across complex matrix teams.
• Culture: Success at creating an aligned culture focussed on high performance.
• Technical Skills: Adept in use of standard forms of contract and implementing commercial strategies.
• Team Management: Management of small teams of quantity surveyors is essential.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience managing stakeholders in a complex matrix environment.

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.

Working Arrangements

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.